CPU
GPU
Turion Neo X2 L625
Core i3-3227U
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 Neo X2 L625 is positioned at rank 513 and the Core i3-3227U is on rank 599, so the Turion Neo X2 L625 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion Neo X2 L625
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3227U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core i3-3227U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core i3-3227U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Neo X2 L625 and Core i3-3227U
Turion Neo X2 L625
The Turion Neo X2 L625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,313 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-3227U
The Core i3-3227U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,299 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Turion Neo X2 L625 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3227U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion Neo X2 L625 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-3227U — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-3227U. The Turion Neo X2 L625 uses the Congo (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-3227U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion Neo X2 L625 scores 1,313 against the Core i3-3227U's 1,299 — a 1.1% lead for the Turion Neo X2 L625.
| Feature | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core i3-3227U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.9 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Congo (2009) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,313+1% | 1,299 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 900 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion Neo X2 L625 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-3227U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core i3-3227U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | ASB1 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion Neo X2 L625) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-3227U). The Core i3-3227U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3227U targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i3-3227U rivals AMD A6-4455M.
| Feature | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core i3-3227U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Ultrabook |
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