Turion 64 X2 TL-66 vs Atom x5-E3940

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion 64 X2 TL-66

2 / 2

1,808

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom x5-E3940

4 / 4

1,816

+0.4%

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 Atom x5-E3940 is on rank 337, so the Atom x5-E3940 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-66

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#327

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#328

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#329

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

440%

#330

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

438%

#331

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

434%

#333

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

419%

#334

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

402%

#335

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#336

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#339

Turion 64 X2 TL-66

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3940

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#325

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

485%

#326

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

478%

#327

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

438%

#328

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

436%

#329

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

432%

#331

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

418%

#332

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

400%

#333

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

400%

#334

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

389%

#337

Atom x5-E3940

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Atom x5-E3940 (2014) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-66	Atom x5-E3940
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 X2 TL-66 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-66	Atom x5-E3940
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.

Turion 64 X2 TL-66 Benchmark Check

Atom x5-E3940 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 X2 TL-66 and Atom x5-E3940

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.

Atom x5-E3940

The Atom x5-E3940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,816 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Turion 64 X2 TL-66 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x5-E3940 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-E3940 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 versus 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3940 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-66. The Turion 64 X2 TL-66 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom x5-E3940 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 scores 1,808 against the Atom x5-E3940's 1,816 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom x5-E3940.

Feature	Turion 64 X2 TL-66	Atom x5-E3940
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+28%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB (total)+100%
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Brisbane (2007−2008)	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)
PassMark	1,808	1,816