Turion 64 X2 TL-50 vs Atom Z3770

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion 64 X2 TL-50

2 / 2

1,184

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom Z3770

4 / 4

1,189

+0.4%

Celeron E1200

Celeron B820

Celeron P4505

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

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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 Turion 64 X2 TL-50 is positioned at rank 561 and the Atom Z3770 is on rank 702, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-50

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

98%

#549

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

743%

#550

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

732%

#551

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

672%

#552

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

669%

#553

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

663%

#555

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

640%

#556

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

614%

#557

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

613%

#558

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

597%

#561

Turion 64 X2 TL-50

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3770

#689

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

987%

#690

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

972%

#691

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

893%

#692

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

889%

#693

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

881%

#695

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

850%

#696

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

815%

#697

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

814%

#698

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

792%

#702

Atom Z3770

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#711

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom Z3770 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-50	Atom Z3770
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Taylor (2006) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 (2006) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-50	Atom Z3770
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.

Turion 64 X2 TL-50 Benchmark Check

Atom Z3770 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 X2 TL-50 and Atom Z3770

Turion 64 X2 TL-50

The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 17 May 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Taylor (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $154.

Atom Z3770

The Atom Z3770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,189 points. Launch price was $37.

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Processing Power

The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom Z3770 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom Z3770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 versus 2.39 GHz on the Atom Z3770 — a 39.6% clock advantage for the Atom Z3770. The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses the Taylor (2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom Z3770 uses Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 scores 1,184 against the Atom Z3770's 1,189 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom Z3770.

Feature	Turion 64 X2 TL-50	Atom Z3770
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.39 GHz+49%
Base Clock	—	1.46 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Taylor (2006)	Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,184	1,189

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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z3770 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.