CPU
GPU
Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Athlon II X2 270
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-58 is positioned at rank 504 and the Athlon II X2 270 is on rank 825, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 270
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 | Athlon II X2 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 | Athlon II X2 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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-58 and Athlon II X2 270
Turion 64 X2 TL-58
The Turion 64 X2 TL-58 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X2 270
The Athlon II X2 270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $100.
Processing Power
Both the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 and Athlon II X2 270 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270 — a 56.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 270. The Turion 64 X2 TL-58 uses the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II X2 270 uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 scores 1,339 against the Athlon II X2 270's 1,333 — a 0.4% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-58.
| Feature | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 | Athlon II X2 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz+79% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Tyler (2007−2009) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,339 | 1,333 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 392 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 686 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-58) / true (Athlon II X2 270). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270 rivals Pentium E6700.
| Feature | Turion 64 X2 TL-58 | Athlon II X2 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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