Turion 64 X2 TL-56 vs Core i7-3520M

Turion 64 X2 TL-56

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2007

Core i7-3520M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion 64 X2 TL-56

2 / 2

2,835

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-3520M

2 / 4

2,842

+0.2%

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 i7-3520M is on rank 1127, 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 i7-3520M

#1113

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3574%

#1114

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3521%

#1115

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3233%

#1116

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3218%

#1117

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3189%

#1119

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3079%

#1120

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2952%

#1121

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2948%

#1122

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2868%

#1125

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

100%

#1126

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1128

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

100%

#1129

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1130

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1132

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1133

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1134

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1135

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1136

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1137

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

#1140

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3520M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-56	Core i7-3520M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Trinidad / Tyler (2007) / 90/65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-56	Core i7-3520M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)

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 i7-3520M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 X2 TL-56 and Core i7-3520M

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 i7-3520M

The Core i7-3520M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,842 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-3520M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-3520M — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-3520M. The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses the Trinidad / Tyler (2007) architecture (90/65 nm), while the Core i7-3520M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 scores 2,835 against the Core i7-3520M's 2,842 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-3520M.

Feature	Turion 64 X2 TL-56	Core i7-3520M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	3.6 GHz+100%
Base Clock	—	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	90/65 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Trinidad / Tyler (2007)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,835	2,842

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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-3520M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion 64 X2 TL-56	Core i7-3520M
Socket	S1	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-56) / true (Core i7-3520M). The Core i7-3520M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3520M rivals AMD A10-5750M.