CPU
GPU
Atom Z3770
Turion 64 X2 TL-50
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 Atom Z3770 is positioned at rank 702 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3770
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom Z3770 | 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 (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Taylor (2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom Z3770 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Atom Z3770 and Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Atom Z3770
The Atom Z3770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,189 points. Launch price was $37.
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.
Processing Power
The Atom Z3770 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom Z3770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.39 GHz on the Atom Z3770 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 — a 39.6% clock advantage for the Atom Z3770. The Atom Z3770 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses Taylor (2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3770 scores 1,189 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-50's 1,184 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.39 GHz+49% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-76% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) | Taylor (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,189 | 1,184 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom Z3770 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | UTFCBGA1380 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom Z3770 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom Z3770 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
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