Turion 64 X2 TL-52 vs i3-3220

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3220
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.43
+321%
Turion 64 X2 TL-52
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.34

Core i3-3220 outperforms Turion 64 X2 TL-52 by a whopping 321% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22013079
Place by popularity57not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3 (Desktop)2x AMD Turion 64
Power efficiency2.461.04
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Trinidad (2006−2007)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)17 May 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm90 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 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
SocketFCLGA1155no data
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52.

PCIe version2.0no data

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.

i3-3220 1.43
+321%
Turion 64 X2 TL-52 0.34

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i3-3220 4626
+249%
Turion 64 X2 TL-52 1324

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i3-3220 10193
+299%
Turion 64 X2 TL-52 2554

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.

i3-3220 4019
+234%
Turion 64 X2 TL-52 1205

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.43 0.34
Recency 3 September 2012 17 May 2006
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 31 Watt

i3-3220 has a 320.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more threads, and a 309.1% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 X2 TL-52, on the other hand, has 77.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-3220 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3220 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 X2 TL-52 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3220 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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