Turion 64 MK-38 vs Athlon 64 X2 TK-55

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Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 Athlon 64 X2 TK-57
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Turion 64 MK-36 Turion 64 MK-38 Turion 64 ML-28 Turion 64 ML-30 Turion 64 ML-32 Turion 64 ML-34 Turion 64 ML-37 Turion 64 ML-40 Turion 64 ML-42 Turion 64 ML-44 Turion 64 MT-28 Turion 64 MT-30 Turion 64 MT-32 Turion 64 MT-34 Turion 64 MT-37 Turion 64 MT-40

Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 TK-55
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.33
+43.5%
Turion 64 MK-38
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.23

Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 outperforms Turion 64 MK-38 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 Athlon 64 X2 TK-55
Turion 64 MK-38 Turion 64 MK-38

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 and Turion 64 MK-38 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30893191
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Series2x Athlon 64Turion 64
Power efficiency1.010.70
Architecture codenameTaylor / Hawk-256Richmond
Release dateno datano data

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 and Turion 64 MK-38 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Boost clock speed1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate667 MHz800 MHz
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 and Turion 64 MK-38 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.

Power consumption (TDP)31 Watt31 Watt

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.33 0.23
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm

Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 has a 43.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 38.5% more advanced lithography process.

The Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-38 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 and Turion 64 MK-38, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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