CPU
GPU
Core i3-330UM
Turion Neo X2 L625
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 i3-330UM is positioned at rank 305 and the Turion Neo X2 L625 is on rank 513, so the Core i3-330UM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-330UM
Performance Per Dollar Turion Neo X2 L625
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-330UM | Turion Neo X2 L625 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-330UM | Turion Neo X2 L625 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i3-330UM and Turion Neo X2 L625
Core i3-330UM
The Core i3-330UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,297 points. Launch price was $69.
Turion Neo X2 L625
The Turion Neo X2 L625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,313 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-330UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion Neo X2 L625's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Core i3-330UM versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion Neo X2 L625 — a 176.5% clock advantage for the Turion Neo X2 L625. The Core i3-330UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 uses Congo (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-330UM scores 1,297 against the Turion Neo X2 L625's 1,313 — a 1.2% lead for the Turion Neo X2 L625.
| Feature | Core i3-330UM | Turion Neo X2 L625 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.1 GHz | 1.6 GHz+1500% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Congo (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,297 | 1,313+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-330UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-330UM | Turion Neo X2 L625 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | ASB1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-330UM) / not specified (Turion Neo X2 L625). The Core i3-330UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-330UM targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-330UM rivals Pentium SU7300.
| Feature | Core i3-330UM | Turion Neo X2 L625 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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