CPU
GPU
Pentium 3550M
Turion 64 X2 TL-52
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 Pentium 3550M is positioned at rank 293 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 is on rank 507, so the Pentium 3550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3550M
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3550M | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinidad (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3550M | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium 3550M and Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Pentium 3550M
The Pentium 3550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 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: 1,327 points. Launch price was $134.
Turion 64 X2 TL-52
The Turion 64 X2 TL-52 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,324 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3550M and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium 3550M versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Pentium 3550M. The Pentium 3550M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 uses Trinidad (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3550M scores 1,327 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-52's 1,324 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium 3550M.
| Feature | Pentium 3550M | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+44% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-76% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Trinidad (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,327 | 1,324 |
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