Turion 64 X2 TL-64 vs Ryzen 9 5900
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen 9 5900 outperforms Turion 64 X2 TL-64 by a whopping 4816% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen 9 5900 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in the ranking | 246 | 2961 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
Series | AMD Ryzen 9 | 2x AMD Turion 64 |
Power efficiency | 31.49 | 1.19 |
Architecture codename | Vermeer (2020−2024) | Trinidad (2006−2007) |
Release date | 12 January 2021 (3 years ago) | 13 April 2007 (17 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen 9 5900 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64 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 cores | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
Threads | 24 | 2 |
Base clock speed | 3 GHz | no data |
Boost clock speed | 4.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
Bus rate | no data | 800 MHz |
Multiplier | 30 | no data |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB |
L3 cache | 64 MB | no data |
Chip lithography | 7 nm, 12 nm | 65 nm |
Die size | 81 mm2 | 147 mm2 |
Maximum core temperature | no data | 95 °C |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | no data |
Number of transistors | 4,150 million | 154 Million |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | + | - |
Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen 9 5900 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64 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 configuration | 1 | no data |
Socket | AM4 | S1 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Instruction set extensions | no data | 65 nm, 1.075 |
AES-NI | + | - |
AVX | + | - |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64 are enumerated here.
AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | no data |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.196 GB/s | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64.
PCIe version | 4.0 | no 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.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 21.63 | 0.44 |
Recency | 12 January 2021 | 13 April 2007 |
Physical cores | 12 | 2 |
Threads | 24 | 2 |
Chip lithography | 7 nm | 65 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 35 Watt |
Ryzen 9 5900 has a 4815.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 828.6% more advanced lithography process.
Turion 64 X2 TL-64, on the other hand, has 85.7% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen 9 5900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 X2 TL-64 in performance tests.
Note that Ryzen 9 5900 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 X2 TL-64 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5900 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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