Turion 64 X2 TL-56 vs Athlon II X2 255

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon II X2 255
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.74
+85%
Turion 64 X2 TL-56
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 33 Watt
0.40

Athlon II X2 255 outperforms Turion 64 X2 TL-56 by an impressive 85% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon II X2 255 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26642997
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.02no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno data2x AMD Turion 64
Power efficiency1.081.15
Architecture codenameRegor (2009−2013)Trinidad / Tyler (2007)
Release date25 January 2010 (14 years ago)4 May 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon II X2 255 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography45 nm90/65 nm
Die size117 mm2no data
Number of transistors410 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon II X2 255 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM3S1
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt33/31 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon II X2 255 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon II X2 255 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56.

PCIe version2.0no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.74 0.40
Recency 25 January 2010 4 May 2007
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 33 Watt

Athlon II X2 255 has a 85% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 X2 TL-56, on the other hand, has 97% lower power consumption.

The Athlon II X2 255 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon II X2 255 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 X2 TL-56 is a notebook one.


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