CPU
GPU
Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Pentium 3550M
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 Turion 64 X2 TL-52 is positioned at rank 507 and the Pentium 3550M is on rank 293, so the Pentium 3550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3550M
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 | Pentium 3550M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinidad (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 | Pentium 3550M |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 X2 TL-52 and Pentium 3550M
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 and Pentium 3550M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium 3550M — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Pentium 3550M. The Turion 64 X2 TL-52 uses the Trinidad (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium 3550M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 scores 1,324 against the Pentium 3550M's 1,327 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium 3550M.
| Feature | Turion 64 X2 TL-52 | Pentium 3550M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 22 nm-76% |
| Architecture | Trinidad (2006−2007) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,324 | 1,327 |
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