CPU
GPU
Xeon X5470
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 X5470 is positioned at rank 739 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5470
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5470 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinidad / Tyler (2007) / 90/65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5470 | 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 X5470 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Xeon X5470
The Xeon X5470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,869 points. Launch price was $1,386.
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 X5470 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon X5470 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon X5470 versus 1.8 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 — a 138% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-56. The Xeon X5470 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses Trinidad / Tyler (2007) (90/65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5470 scores 2,869 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-56's 2,835 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon X5470.
| Feature | Xeon X5470 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.33 GHz | 1.8 GHz+445% |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+500% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90/65 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Trinidad / Tyler (2007) |
| PassMark | 2,869+1% | 2,835 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5470 uses the LGA771 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 X5470 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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