Turion 64 ML-30 vs A8-3820
Aggregate performance score
A8-3820 outperforms Turion 64 ML-30 by a whopping 756% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing A8-3820 and Turion 64 ML-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2240 | 3289 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Turion 64 |
| Power efficiency | 1.99 | 0.43 |
| Architecture codename | Llano (2011−2012) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| Release date | 20 December 2011 (13 years ago) | March 2005 (19 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
A8-3820 and Turion 64 ML-30 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 | 4 (Quad-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 2.5 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 228 mm2 | 125 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 1,178 million | 114 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on A8-3820 and Turion 64 ML-30 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 | 1 |
| Socket | FM1 | 754 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-3820 and Turion 64 ML-30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| PowerNow | - | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-3820 and Turion 64 ML-30 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-3820 and Turion 64 ML-30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon HD 6550D | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.37 | 0.16 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 1 |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 35 Watt |
A8-3820 has a 756.3% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.
Turion 64 ML-30, on the other hand, has 85.7% lower power consumption.
The A8-3820 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-30 in performance tests.
Note that A8-3820 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 ML-30 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between A8-3820 and Turion 64 ML-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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