Core i3-4000M vs Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4000M

2 / 4

1,797

0.0%

1,808

+0.6%

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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 i3-4000M is positioned at rank 501 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4000M

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

99%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

#489

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

653%

#490

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

643%

#491

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

591%

#492

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

588%

#493

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

583%

#495

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

563%

#496

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

540%

#497

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

539%

#498

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

524%

#501

Core i3-4000M

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-4000M (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-4000M	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 (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 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	Core i3-4000M	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.

Core i3-4000M Benchmark Check

Turion 64 X2 TL-66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4000M and Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Core i3-4000M

The Core i3-4000M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,797 points. Launch price was $225.

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 Core i3-4000M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion 64 X2 TL-66's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-4000M versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-4000M. The Core i3-4000M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4000M scores 1,797 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-66's 1,808 — a 0.6% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-66.

Feature	Core i3-4000M	Turion 64 X2 TL-66
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+4%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Brisbane (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,797	1,808