Core 2 Extreme QX9300 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-66
Core 2 Extreme QX9300
Turion 64 X2 TL-66
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 Core 2 Extreme QX9300 is positioned at rank 924 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 is on rank 339, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Extreme QX9300
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-66
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Extreme QX9300 | Turion 64 X2 TL-66 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Extreme QX9300 | Turion 64 X2 TL-66 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Turion 64 X2 TL-66
Core 2 Extreme QX9300
The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,805 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Extreme QX9300. The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 scores 1,805 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-66's 1,808 — a 0.2% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-66.
| Feature | Core 2 Extreme QX9300 | Turion 64 X2 TL-66 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz+10% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+1100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,805 | 1,808 |
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