Core i5-540M vs Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-540M

2 / 4

1,796

0.0%

1,808

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

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 i5-540M is positioned at rank 432 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 i5-540M

#419

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

572%

#420

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

563%

#421

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

517%

#422

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

515%

#423

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

510%

#425

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

493%

#426

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

472%

#427

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

472%

#428

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

459%

#432

Core i5-540M

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

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-540M leads in gaming performance. However, the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-540M	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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-540M	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 i5-540M Benchmark Check

Turion 64 X2 TL-66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-540M and Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Core i5-540M

The Core i5-540M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,796 points. Launch price was $257.

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 i5-540M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion 64 X2 TL-66's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.07 GHz on the Core i5-540M versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 — a 28.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-540M. The Core i5-540M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-540M scores 1,796 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-66's 1,808 — a 0.7% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-66.

Feature	Core i5-540M	Turion 64 X2 TL-66
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.07 GHz+33%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.53 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Brisbane (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,796	1,808
Geekbench 6 Single	300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	700	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-540M) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-66). The Core i5-540M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-540M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-540M rivals AMD Turion II Ultra M660.