Atom x5-E3930 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-50

CPU

GPU

Atom x5-E3930

2 Cores2 Thrd6.5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2016

Turion 64 X2 TL-50

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-E3930

2 / 2

1,185

+0.1%

1,184

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Atom x5-E3930 is positioned at rank 706 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 is on rank 561, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3930

#694

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

990%

#695

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

976%

#696

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

896%

#697

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

892%

#698

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#700

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

853%

#701

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

818%

#702

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

817%

#703

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

795%

#706

Atom x5-E3930

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-50

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

98%

#549

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

743%

#550

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

732%

#551

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

672%

#552

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

669%

#553

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

663%

#555

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

640%

#556

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

614%

#557

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

613%

#558

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

597%

#561

Turion 64 X2 TL-50

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-E3930 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x5-E3930	Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Taylor (2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 (2006) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x5-E3930	Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Atom x5-E3930 Benchmark Check

Turion 64 X2 TL-50 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-E3930 and Turion 64 X2 TL-50

Atom x5-E3930

The Atom x5-E3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.

Turion 64 X2 TL-50

The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 17 May 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Taylor (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $154.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom x5-E3930 and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3930 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Atom x5-E3930. The Atom x5-E3930 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses Taylor (2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-E3930 scores 1,185 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-50's 1,184 — a 0.1% lead for the Atom x5-E3930.

Feature	Atom x5-E3930	Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+12%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+300%	512 kB
Process	14 nm-84%	90 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Taylor (2006)
PassMark	1,185	1,184

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x5-E3930 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.