Turion 64 ML-30 vs Atom x5-Z8500

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Aggregate performance score

Atom x5-Z8500
2015
4 cores / 4 threads
0.78
+359%
Turion 64 ML-30
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.17

Atom x5-Z8500 outperforms Turion 64 ML-30 by a whopping 359% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Atom x5-Z8500 Atom x5-Z8500
Turion 64 ML-30 Turion 64 ML-30

Primary details

Comparing Atom x5-Z8500 and Turion 64 ML-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26253271
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Series5x Intel AtomTurion 64
Power efficiencyno data0.46
Architecture codenameCherry Trail (2015−2016)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date2 March 2015 (9 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Atom x5-Z8500 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed1.44 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.24 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache2 MB1 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data125 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Atom x5-Z8500 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketUTFCBGA1380754
Power consumption (TDP)no data35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Turion 64 ML-30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Security technologies

Atom x5-Z8500 and Turion 64 ML-30 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

Secure Boot+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Turion 64 ML-30 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Turion 64 ML-30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size8 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 (Cherry Trail) (200 - 600 MHz)no data
Max video memory8 GBno data
Graphics max frequency600 MHzno data
Execution Units12no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Atom x5-Z8500 and Turion 64 ML-30 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Turion 64 ML-30 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160no data
Max resolution over eDP2560x1600no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-Z8500 and Turion 64 ML-30.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes2no data
USB revision3.0no data
Number of USB ports3no 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.

Atom x5-Z8500 0.78
+359%
Turion 64 ML-30 0.17

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.

Atom x5-Z8500 1991
+223%
Turion 64 ML-30 617

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.78 0.17
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 14 nm 90 nm

Atom x5-Z8500 has a 358.8% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

The Atom x5-Z8500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-30 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Atom x5-Z8500 and Turion 64 ML-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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Questions & comments

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