Turion II Neo N40L

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Turion II Neo N40L

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Turion II Neo N40L based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,140 Rank: 1759
Rank Name Score Visual
1755 Core 2 Duo E4700 4,142
+0%
1756 Core 2 Duo P8800 4,141
+0%
1757 Phenom II X2 B53 4,141
+0%
1758 Phenom 9500 4,140
+0%
1759 Turion II Neo N40L 4,140
1760 Celeron 3755U 4,140
+0%
1761 Intel Pentium P6100 4,139
+-0%
1762 Core 2 Duo P7350 4,139
+-0%
1763 Core i5-4210Y 4,138
+-0%
1764 Celeron 1017U 4,138
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Turion II Neo N40L based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,625 Rank: 1058
Rank Name Score Visual
1054 Xeon W3565 4,627
+0%
1055 Core i7-2675QM 4,626
+0%
1056 Pentium Gold G5500T 4,625
+0%
1057 Core i5-2500K 4,625
+0%
1058 Turion II Neo N40L 4,625
1059 Xeon E3-1230 4,623
+-0%
1060 Intel Pentium P6300 4,621
-0.1%
1061 Core i3-2375M 4,621
-0.1%
1062 Xeon X3450 4,621
-0.1%
1063 Pentium G4500 4,620
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Turion II Neo N40L based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,816 Rank: 1876
Rank Name Score Visual
1872 Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 3,821
+0.1%
1873 Atom C3958 3,819
+0.1%
1874 Celeron 2955U 3,817
+0%
1875 Phenom X3 8750 3,817
+0%
1876 Turion II Neo N40L 3,816
1877 Pentium 987 3,814
-0.1%
1878 Core i3-2375M 3,814
-0.1%
1879 Intel Core i7-820QM 3,810
-0.2%
1880 Athlon II M320 3,810
-0.2%
1881 Phenom X4 9600B 3,810
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Turion II Neo N40L based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Turion II Neo N40L based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Turion II Neo N40L based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Turion II Neo N40L Details

Ranked #1758 of 2060 in overall performance, the Turion II Neo N40L presents a surprisingly modest footprint in today's CPU landscape, especially considering its release over a decade ago. As of March 2026, this dual-core mobile processor from AMD, built on a 65 nm process, remains a relic of the early 2010s, designed for low-power notebooks and basic computing tasks. Despite its age, the chip holds a steady position in the lower tier of the performance spectrum, reflecting its original intent as an energy-efficient, entry-level solution rather than a high-performance contender.

The Turion II Neo N40L operates at a base clock of 1.83 GHz with a turbo frequency of 1.86 GHz, delivering a single-core score of 3816 and a multicore score of 4625. These figures place it just behind several Intel Atom and Celeron variants in the single-core rankings and narrowly above older Core 2 Duo and Pentium models in multicore performance. The processor's integrated graphics, based on Intel's HD Graphics 400, run at a base frequency of 320 MHz with a burst frequency of 500 MHz and supports up to three displays. While the GPU is capable of light multimedia playback, it offers no real competitive edge in modern graphics workloads.

With a TDP of 34 W and a 64-bit architecture, the N40L supports DDR3L-1600 memory, with a maximum of 8 GB across two channels and a bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. The processor features a 2 MB L2 cache and lacks an L3 cache, which limits its ability to handle sustained workloads. It supports a wide range of extensions, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, indicating that it was designed with some forward compatibility in mind. However, its dual-core design and limited memory bandwidth restrict its usefulness in multi-threaded applications.

The Turion II Neo N40L's performance is most comparable to early-generation Intel Core i3 and Pentium processors from the same era. Its strongest attribute is its low power consumption, making it suitable for basic office tasks, web browsing, and light media consumption. However, it falls far short of modern standards, where even entry-level CPUs now offer significantly higher performance and advanced features. For users seeking modern functionality or performance, this processor is best suited for legacy systems or secondary devices where power efficiency and cost are more critical than speed.

In conclusion, the Turion II Neo N40L serves as a historical snapshot of AMD's mobile strategy in the early 2010s. While it offers decent energy efficiency for its time, its performance is now severely outdated. It remains relevant only in niche scenarios, such as retro computing or embedded systems, where its low power draw and basic compatibility outweigh its lack of modern capabilities.
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AMD Turion II Neo N40L

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Turion II Neo N40L
Model Number: T5600
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1830 MHz
Socket: PBGA479, PPGA478
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 34 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 12.8 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4/2x2/1x2 + 2x1/4x1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 500.00 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI XFR Boost 2 TSX Flex Memory FMA
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