Turion II Neo K625 vs Core i3-2330M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion II Neo K625

2 / 2

1,241

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-2330M

2 / 4

1,248

+0.6%

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 Neo K625 is positioned at rank 542 and the Core i3-2330M is on rank 679, so the Turion II Neo K625 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 II Neo K625

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

97%

#529

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

709%

#530

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

699%

#531

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

642%

#532

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

639%

#533

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

633%

#535

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

611%

#536

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

586%

#537

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

585%

#538

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

569%

#542

Turion II Neo K625

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#548

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

98%

#556

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2330M

#667

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

940%

#668

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

927%

#669

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

851%

#670

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

847%

#671

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

839%

#673

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

810%

#674

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

777%

#675

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

776%

#676

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

755%

#679

Core i3-2330M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2330M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Turion II Neo K625 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Turion II Neo K625	Core i3-2330M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion II Neo K625	Core i3-2330M
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 II Neo K625 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2330M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion II Neo K625 and Core i3-2330M

Turion II Neo K625

The Turion II Neo K625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,241 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-2330M

The Core i3-2330M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 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: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,248 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Turion II Neo K625 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2330M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Turion II Neo K625 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2330M — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-2330M. The Turion II Neo K625 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-2330M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II Neo K625 scores 1,241 against the Core i3-2330M's 1,248 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-2330M.

Feature	Turion II Neo K625	Core i3-2330M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	2.2 GHz+47%
Base Clock	—	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Geneva (2010)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,241	1,248

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Memory & Platform

The Turion II Neo K625 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2330M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion II Neo K625	Core i3-2330M
Socket	S1	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion II Neo K625) / true (Core i3-2330M). The Core i3-2330M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Turion II Neo K625 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2330M rivals AMD A6-3400M.