
Core i3-2332M

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 Core i3-2332M is positioned at rank 284 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 is on rank 504, so the Core i3-2332M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2332M
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-2332M | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-2332M | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i3-2332M and Turion 64 X2 TL-58

Core i3-2332M
The Core i3-2332M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,353 points. Launch price was $69.

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
The Core i3-2332M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion 64 X2 TL-58's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2332M versus 1.9 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-2332M. The Core i3-2332M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 uses Tyler (2007−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2332M scores 1,353 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-58's 1,339 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-2332M.
| Feature | Core i3-2332M | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+16% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Tyler (2007−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,353+1% | 1,339 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 369 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2332M) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-58). The Core i3-2332M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2332M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2332M rivals A6-3400M.
| Feature | Core i3-2332M | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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