Turion Neo X2 L625 vs Core i3-330UM

CPU

GPU

Turion Neo X2 L625

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Core i3-330UM

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion Neo X2 L625

2 / 2

1,313

+1.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-330UM

2 / 4

1,297

0.0%

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 i3-330UM is on rank 305, so the Core i3-330UM 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 Neo X2 L625

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#501

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

670%

#502

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

660%

#503

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

606%

#504

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

604%

#505

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

598%

#507

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

578%

#508

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

554%

#509

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

553%

#510

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

538%

#513

Turion Neo X2 L625

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-330UM

#293

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

452%

#294

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

446%

#295

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

409%

#296

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

407%

#297

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

404%

#299

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

390%

#300

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

374%

#301

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

373%

#302

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

363%

#305

Core i3-330UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Turion Neo X2 L625 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-330UM in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Turion Neo X2 L625	Core i3-330UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion Neo X2 L625	Core i3-330UM
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 Neo X2 L625 Benchmark Check

Core i3-330UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion Neo X2 L625 and Core i3-330UM

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 i3-330UM

The Core i3-330UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,297 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Turion Neo X2 L625 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-330UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion Neo X2 L625 versus 0.1 GHz on the Core i3-330UM — a 176.5% clock advantage for the Turion Neo X2 L625. The Turion Neo X2 L625 uses the Congo (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-330UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion Neo X2 L625 scores 1,313 against the Core i3-330UM's 1,297 — a 1.2% lead for the Turion Neo X2 L625.

Feature	Turion Neo X2 L625	Core i3-330UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz+1500%	0.1 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Congo (2009)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,313+1%	1,297
Geekbench 6 Single	—	300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	600

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Memory & Platform

The Turion Neo X2 L625 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-330UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion Neo X2 L625	Core i3-330UM
Socket	ASB1	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion Neo X2 L625) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-330UM). The Core i3-330UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-330UM targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-330UM rivals Pentium SU7300.