Pentium Dual Core T2370 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-60
Pentium Dual Core T2370
Turion 64 X2 TL-60
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Dual Core T2370 is positioned at rank 1059 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 is on rank 402, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2370
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinidad/Tyler (2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Dual Core T2370 and Turion 64 X2 TL-60
Pentium Dual Core T2370
The Pentium Dual Core T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,601 points. Launch price was $69.
Turion 64 X2 TL-60
The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 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: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T2370 and Turion 64 X2 TL-60 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2370 versus 2 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-60. The Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses Trinidad/Tyler (2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2370 scores 1,601 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-60's 1,619 — a 1.1% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-60.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.73 GHz | 2 GHz+16% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Trinidad/Tyler (2007) |
| PassMark | 1,601 | 1,619+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T2370) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-60). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T2370 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2370 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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