Turion 64 X2 TL-60
VS
Celeron 1007U

Turion 64 X2 TL-60 vs Celeron 1007U

AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-60

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2007
VS
Intel

Celeron 1007U

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

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-60 is positioned at rank 402 and the Celeron 1007U is on rank 99, so the Celeron 1007U 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-60

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
99%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
97%
#390
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
544%
#391
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
536%
#392
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
492%
#393
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
490%
#394
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
485%
#396
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
468%
#397
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
449%
#398
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
448%
#399
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
436%
#402
Turion 64 X2 TL-60
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1007U

#87
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
273%
#88
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
269%
#89
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
247%
#90
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
246%
#91
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
244%
#93
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
236%
#94
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
226%
#95
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
225%
#96
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
219%
#99
Celeron 1007U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#102
N100
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
100%
#106
Ryzen 5 2500U
MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A
98%
#109
Celeron 4305U
MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A
97%
#110
Celeron J1850
MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A
96%
#114
Core i3-4100M
MSRP: $225|Avg: $99
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 1007U (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightTurion 64 X2 TL-60Celeron 1007U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Trinidad/Tyler (2007) / 90 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 (2007) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightTurion 64 X2 TL-60Celeron 1007U
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-60 and Celeron 1007U

AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-60

The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 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: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Celeron 1007U

The Celeron 1007U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,610 points. Launch price was $86.

Processing Power

Both the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 and Celeron 1007U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 1007U — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-60. The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses the Trinidad/Tyler (2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron 1007U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 scores 1,619 against the Celeron 1007U's 1,610 — a 0.6% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-60.

FeatureTurion 64 X2 TL-60Celeron 1007U
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz+33%
1.5 GHz
Base Clock
1.5 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
256K (per core)
Process
90 nm
22 nm-76%
Architecture
Trinidad/Tyler (2007)
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,619
1,610
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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1007U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureTurion 64 X2 TL-60Celeron 1007U
Socket
S1
BGA1023
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

The Celeron 1007U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureTurion 64 X2 TL-60Celeron 1007U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)