CPU
GPU
Turion II N530
Athlon II X4 635
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 II N530 is positioned at rank 229 and the Athlon II X4 635 is on rank 1069, so the Turion II N530 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion II N530
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 635
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II N530 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II N530 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 II N530 and Athlon II X4 635
Turion II N530
The Turion II N530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X4 635
The Athlon II X4 635 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 2,248 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Turion II N530 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 635 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 635 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Turion II N530 versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X4 635 — a 14.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 635. The Turion II N530 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X4 635 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II N530 scores 2,245 against the Athlon II X4 635's 2,248 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon II X4 635.
| Feature | Turion II N530 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,245 | 2,248 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 658 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 550 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II N530 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 635 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II N530 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion II N530) / AMD-V (Athlon II X4 635). Primary use case: Athlon II X4 635 targets Budget.
| Feature | Turion II N530 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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