CPU
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Turion X2 RM-74
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
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-74 is positioned at rank 355 and the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is on rank 1037, so the Turion X2 RM-74 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-74
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion X2 RM-74 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion X2 RM-74 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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-74 and Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Turion X2 RM-74
The Turion X2 RM-74 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 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: 1,740 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,745 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Turion X2 RM-74 and Athlon 64 X2 5800+ share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-74 versus 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+. The Turion X2 RM-74 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 RM-74 scores 1,740 against the Athlon 64 X2 5800+'s 1,745 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Turion X2 RM-74 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Lion (2008−2009) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,740 | 1,745 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion X2 RM-74 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion X2 RM-74 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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