CPU
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Turion X2 RM-72
Pentium G2120T
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 X2 RM-72 is positioned at rank 398 and the Pentium G2120T is on rank 824, so the Turion X2 RM-72 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 RM-72
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2120T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion X2 RM-72 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion X2 RM-72 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 X2 RM-72 and Pentium G2120T
Turion X2 RM-72
The Turion X2 RM-72 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,627 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G2120T
The Pentium G2120T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,613 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Turion X2 RM-72 and Pentium G2120T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Turion X2 RM-72 is built on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Turion X2 RM-72 scores 1,627 against the Pentium G2120T's 1,613 — a 0.9% lead for the Turion X2 RM-72. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 RM-72 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2120T.
| Feature | Turion X2 RM-72 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Puma (2008−2009) | — |
| PassMark | 1,627 | 1,613 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion X2 RM-72 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2120T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion X2 RM-72 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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