Xeon E5540 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Xeon E5540
Turion 64 X2 TL-56
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 E5540 is positioned at rank 745 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 is on rank 139, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5540
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5540 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinidad / Tyler (2007) / 90/65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5540 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E5540 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Xeon E5540
The Xeon E5540 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 2,805 points. Launch price was $30.
Turion 64 X2 TL-56
The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad / Tyler (2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90/65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,835 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5540 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5540 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5540 versus 1.8 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 — a 43.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E5540. The Xeon E5540 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses Trinidad / Tyler (2007) (90/65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5540 scores 2,805 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-56's 2,835 — a 1.1% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-56.
| Feature | Xeon E5540 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+56% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90/65 nm |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Trinidad / Tyler (2007) |
| PassMark | 2,805 | 2,835+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5540 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5540 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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