CPU
GPU
Turion II Ultra M620
Athlon 64 FX-74
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 Ultra M620 is positioned at rank 381 and the Athlon 64 FX-74 is on rank 1087, so the Turion II Ultra M620 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 Ultra M620
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-74
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II Ultra M620 | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II Ultra M620 | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 II Ultra M620 and Athlon 64 FX-74
Turion II Ultra M620
The Turion II Ultra M620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,665 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 FX-74
The Athlon 64 FX-74 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Novembro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,658 points. Launch price was $500.
Processing Power
Both the Turion II Ultra M620 and Athlon 64 FX-74 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Turion II Ultra M620 versus 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-74 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-74. The Turion II Ultra M620 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-74 uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II Ultra M620 scores 1,665 against the Athlon 64 FX-74's 1,658 — a 0.4% lead for the Turion II Ultra M620.
| Feature | Turion II Ultra M620 | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,665 | 1,658 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 750 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II Ultra M620 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-74 uses F (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II Ultra M620 | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | F |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion II Ultra M620) / AMD-V (Athlon 64 FX-74). Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-74 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 64 FX-74 rivals Pentium Extreme Edition 965.
| Feature | Turion II Ultra M620 | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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