CPU
GPU
Turion 64 X2 TL-66
Athlon II X3 445
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-66 is positioned at rank 339 and the Athlon II X3 445 is on rank 781, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 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-66
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 445
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion 64 X2 TL-66 | Athlon II X3 445 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion 64 X2 TL-66 | Athlon II X3 445 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 X2 TL-66 and Athlon II X3 445
Turion 64 X2 TL-66
The Turion 64 X2 TL-66 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,808 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X3 445
The Athlon II X3 445 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,807 points. Launch price was $91.
Processing Power
The Turion 64 X2 TL-66 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 445 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 445 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 versus 3.1 GHz on the Athlon II X3 445 — a 29.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 445. The Turion 64 X2 TL-66 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II X3 445 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 scores 1,808 against the Athlon II X3 445's 1,807 — a 0.1% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-66.
| Feature | Turion 64 X2 TL-66 | Athlon II X3 445 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,808 | 1,807 |
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