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Xeon E5502
Turion 64 X2 TL-64
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 Xeon E5502 is positioned at rank 893 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-64 is on rank 361, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-64 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5502
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-64
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinidad (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon E5502 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64
Xeon E5502
The Xeon E5502 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,725 points. Launch price was $95.
Turion 64 X2 TL-64
The Turion 64 X2 TL-64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,726 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5502 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Xeon E5502 versus 2.2 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-64 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-64. The Xeon E5502 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-64 uses Trinidad (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5502 scores 1,725 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-64's 1,726 — a 0.1% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-64.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.2 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Trinidad (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,725 | 1,726 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5502 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-64 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 144 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 32 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Xeon E5502) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-64).
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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