Turion 64 X2 TL-58
VS
Core i3-2332M

Turion 64 X2 TL-58 vs Core i3-2332M

AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-58

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2007
VS
Intel

Core i3-2332M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

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 Core i3-2332M is on rank 284, so the Core i3-2332M 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-58

#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
100%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
98%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
97%
#492
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
657%
#493
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
648%
#494
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
595%
#495
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
592%
#496
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
587%
#498
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
566%
#499
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
543%
#500
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
542%
#501
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
528%
#504
Turion 64 X2 TL-58
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2332M

#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
99%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
98%
#272
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
434%
#273
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
427%
#274
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
392%
#275
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
391%
#276
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
387%
#278
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
374%
#279
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
358%
#280
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
358%
#281
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
348%
#284
Core i3-2332M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2332M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightTurion 64 X2 TL-58Core i3-2332M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightTurion 64 X2 TL-58Core i3-2332M
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 X2 TL-58 and Core i3-2332M

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i3-2332M

The Core i3-2332M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,353 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Turion 64 X2 TL-58 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2332M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2332M — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-2332M. The Turion 64 X2 TL-58 uses the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-2332M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 scores 1,339 against the Core i3-2332M's 1,353 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-2332M.

FeatureTurion 64 X2 TL-58Core i3-2332M
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 4
Boost Clock
1.9 GHz
2.2 GHz+16%
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
256K (per core)
Process
65 nm
32 nm-51%
Architecture
Tyler (2007−2009)
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,339
1,353+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
369
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-58) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2332M). The Core i3-2332M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2332M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2332M rivals A6-3400M.

FeatureTurion 64 X2 TL-58Core i3-2332M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, EPT
Target Use
Budget Laptop