Turion 64 X2 TL-56 vs Core 2 Duo P8700

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion 64 X2 TL-56

2 / 2

2,835

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo P8700

2 / 2

2,805

0.0%

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-56 is positioned at rank 139 and the Core 2 Duo P8700 is on rank 140, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 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-56

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

98%

#127

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

310%

#128

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

306%

#129

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

281%

#130

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

280%

#131

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

277%

#133

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

268%

#134

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

257%

#135

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

256%

#136

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

249%

#139

Turion 64 X2 TL-56

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

99%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P8700

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

99%

#128

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

314%

#129

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

309%

#130

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

284%

#131

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

283%

#132

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

280%

#134

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

270%

#135

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

259%

#136

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

259%

#137

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

252%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo P8700 leads in gaming performance. However, the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-56	Core 2 Duo P8700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Trinidad / Tyler (2007) / 90/65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-56	Core 2 Duo P8700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)

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-56 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo P8700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 X2 TL-56 and Core 2 Duo P8700

Turion 64 X2 TL-56

The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 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: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90/65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,835 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo P8700

The Core 2 Duo P8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $209.

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Processing Power

Both the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 and Core 2 Duo P8700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8700 — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P8700. The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses the Trinidad / Tyler (2007) architecture (90/65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P8700 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 scores 2,835 against the Core 2 Duo P8700's 2,805 — a 1.1% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-56.

Feature	Turion 64 X2 TL-56	Core 2 Duo P8700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.53 GHz+41%
Base Clock	—	2.53 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%
Process	90/65 nm	45 nm-50%
Architecture	Trinidad / Tyler (2007)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,835+1%	2,805

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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo P8700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion 64 X2 TL-56	Core 2 Duo P8700
Socket	S1	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-56) / true (Core 2 Duo P8700). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo P8700 rivals Turion II Ultra M600.