Ryzen 7 5800X vs Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Ryzen 7 5800X
Turion 64 X2 TL-52
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinidad (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ 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 Ryzen 7 5800X and Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
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
The Ryzen 7 5800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 — a 98.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X. The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 uses Trinidad (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-52's 1,324 — a 181.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+300% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+194% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-92% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Trinidad (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 27,712+1993% | 1,324 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-52). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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