Core i5-4278U vs Turion 64 X2 TL-56

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4278U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Turion 64 X2 TL-56

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4278U

2 / 4

2,826

0.0%

2,835

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i5-4278U is positioned at rank 726 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 is on rank 139, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 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 i5-4278U

#714

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1038%

#715

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1023%

#716

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

939%

#717

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

935%

#718

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

926%

#720

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

895%

#721

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

858%

#722

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

856%

#723

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

833%

#726

Core i5-4278U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-56

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

98%

#127

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

310%

#128

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

306%

#129

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

281%

#130

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

280%

#131

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

277%

#133

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

268%

#134

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

257%

#135

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

256%

#136

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

249%

#139

Turion 64 X2 TL-56

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

99%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-4278U (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4278U	Turion 64 X2 TL-56
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 (Trinidad / Tyler (2007) / 90/65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 (2007) relies on 90/65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4278U	Turion 64 X2 TL-56
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 i5-4278U Benchmark Check

Turion 64 X2 TL-56 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4278U and Turion 64 X2 TL-56

Core i5-4278U

The Core i5-4278U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,826 points. Launch price was $315.

Turion 64 X2 TL-56

The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad / Tyler (2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90/65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,835 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4278U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion 64 X2 TL-56's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4278U versus 1.8 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 — a 53.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4278U. The Core i5-4278U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses Trinidad / Tyler (2007) (90/65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4278U scores 2,826 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-56's 2,835 — a 0.3% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-56.

Feature	Core i5-4278U	Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+72%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	22 nm-76%	90/65 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Trinidad / Tyler (2007)
PassMark	2,826	2,835
Cinebench R23 Multi	1,688	—
Geekbench 6 Single	889	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,860	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4278U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4278U	Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Socket	FCBGA1168	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-4278U) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-56). The Core i5-4278U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 5100), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 requires a dedicated GPU.