Turion 64 X2 TL-56 vs Athlon 64 TF-20

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 TF-20
2009
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.16
Turion 64 X2 TL-56
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 33 Watt
0.40
+150%

Turion 64 X2 TL-56 outperforms Athlon 64 TF-20 by a whopping 150% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking32973009
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Athlon 642x AMD Turion 64
Power efficiency0.601.14
Architecture codenameSherman (2009)Trinidad / Tyler (2007)
Release date1 May 2009 (15 years ago)4 May 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores1 (Single-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads12
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rate667 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache0.1 MBno data
L2 cache512 KB1 MB
Chip lithography65 nm90/65 nm
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

SocketS1g1S1
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt33/31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, AMD64, Enhanced Virus Protectionno data
VirusProtect+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon 64 TF-20 0.16
Turion 64 X2 TL-56 0.40
+150%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Athlon 64 TF-20 612
Turion 64 X2 TL-56 1340
+119%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.16 0.40
Recency 1 May 2009 4 May 2007
Physical cores 1 2
Threads 1 2
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 33 Watt

Athlon 64 TF-20 has an age advantage of 1 year, a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 32% lower power consumption.

Turion 64 X2 TL-56, on the other hand, has a 150% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 TF-20 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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