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Overview

The Turion II Ultra M660 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 2,278 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Turion II Ultra M660 is positioned at rank #220 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Turion II Ultra M660

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Turion II Ultra M660

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100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Turion II Ultra M660 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Turion II Ultra M660 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Turion II Ultra M660 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Caspian (2009) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.7 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,278, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Turion II Ultra M660
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.7 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Caspian (2009)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	3600 MHz
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	2,278

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Memory & Platform

The Turion II Ultra M660 fits into the S1g3 socket and supports PCIe 2.0 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR2 memory at speeds up to DDR2-800 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 8 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth).

Specification	Turion II Ultra M660
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	AMD Turion II Ultra
SocketMotherboard socket required	S1g3
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR2
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	DDR2-800
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory	8 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel	2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption	No
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor	No

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Advanced Features

The Turion II Ultra M660 is primarily designed for Mobile. Virtualization: AMD-V — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

Specification	Turion II Ultra M660
Primary Use CaseIntended workload category	Mobile
OverclockingWhether CPU clock can be manually increased	🔒 Locked
AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads	❌ Not Supported
VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technology	AMD-V

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Power & Cooling

The Turion II Ultra M660 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 2 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Turion II Ultra M660
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	2 MB

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #220 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #3071 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Turion II Ultra M660
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#220
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3071
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2009
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD