Pentium G3250T
VS
Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Pentium G3250T vs Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Intel

Pentium G3250T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2014
VS
AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-66

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2007

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 G3250T is positioned at rank 617 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 Pentium G3250T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
10972%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
10367%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
7528%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2268%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1796%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1571%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
900%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
888%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
809%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
809%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
800%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
778%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
767%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
764%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
757%
#283
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
MSRP: $799|Avg: $200
97%
#384
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850
99%
#385
Celeron G4900
MSRP: $42|Avg: $85
98%
#386
Ryzen Embedded V3C18I
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
98%
#617
Pentium G3250T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $30
100%
#619
Core i5-7640X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $85
100%
#620
Athlon II X3 425e
MSRP: $79|Avg: $58
100%
#621
Athlon II X4 640
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
100%
#622
Celeron G540
MSRP: $42|Avg: $10
99%
#624
Core i5-4590
MSRP: $192|Avg: $51
99%
#625
Celeron G440
MSRP: $37|Avg: $5
98%
#628
A8-7670K
MSRP: $118|Avg: $43
97%
#629
Core i3-8350K
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
97%
#630
Core i3-6320
MSRP: $160|Avg: $35
97%
#632
Pentium G3258
MSRP: $75|Avg: $72
97%
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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium G3250T (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPentium G3250TTurion 64 X2 TL-66
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
More affordable ($0)
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.
InsightPentium G3250TTurion 64 X2 TL-66
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3250T and Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Intel

Pentium G3250T

The Pentium G3250T 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 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,818 points. Launch price was $46.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium G3250T and Turion 64 X2 TL-66 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G3250T versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G3250T. The Pentium G3250T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3250T scores 1,818 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-66's 1,808 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G3250T.

FeaturePentium G3250TTurion 64 X2 TL-66
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz+22%
2.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
1 MB+300%
Process
22 nm-66%
65 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Brisbane (2007−2008)
PassMark
1,818
1,808