Atom x5-E3940 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-E3940

4 / 4

1,816

+0.4%

1,808

0.0%

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-E3940 is positioned at rank 337 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 is on rank 339, so the Atom x5-E3940 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-E3940

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#325

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

485%

#326

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

478%

#327

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

438%

#328

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

436%

#329

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

432%

#331

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

418%

#332

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

400%

#333

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

400%

#334

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

389%

#337

Atom x5-E3940

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-66

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#327

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#328

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#329

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

440%

#330

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

438%

#331

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

434%

#333

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

419%

#334

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

402%

#335

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#336

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#339

Turion 64 X2 TL-66

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-E3940 (2014) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x5-E3940	Turion 64 X2 TL-66
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 X2 TL-66 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x5-E3940	Turion 64 X2 TL-66
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-E3940 Benchmark Check

Turion 64 X2 TL-66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-E3940 and Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Atom x5-E3940

The Atom x5-E3940 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 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): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,816 points. Launch price was $69.

Turion 64 X2 TL-66

The Turion 64 X2 TL-66 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,808 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-E3940 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom x5-E3940 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3940 versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-66. The Atom x5-E3940 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-E3940 scores 1,816 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-66's 1,808 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom x5-E3940.

Feature	Atom x5-E3940	Turion 64 X2 TL-66
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz+28%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+100%	1 MB
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Brisbane (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,816	1,808