Athlon X2 340 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Athlon X2 340
Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X2 340 is positioned at rank 462 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 is on rank 504, so the Athlon X2 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 340
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 340 and Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Athlon X2 340
The Athlon X2 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $149.
Turion 64 X2 TL-58
The Turion 64 X2 TL-58 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 340 and Turion 64 X2 TL-58 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Athlon X2 340 versus 1.9 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 — a 61.8% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 340. The Athlon X2 340 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 uses Tyler (2007−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 340 scores 1,333 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-58's 1,339 — a 0.4% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-58.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+89% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Tyler (2007−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,333 | 1,339 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 397 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 549 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X2 340) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-58). Primary use case: Athlon X2 340 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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