Turion 64 MK-36 vs Celeron G1610

Aggregate performance score

Celeron G1610
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
0.96
+357%
Turion 64 MK-36
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.21

Celeron G1610 outperforms Turion 64 MK-36 by a whopping 357% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24963207
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.03no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataTurion 64
Power efficiency1.650.64
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Richmond
Release date3 December 2012 (11 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$388no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36 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
Base clock speed2.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache2 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm90 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1155no data
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key-no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processorsno data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

Celeron G1610 0.96
+357%
Turion 64 MK-36 0.21

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.

Celeron G1610 1519
+355%
Turion 64 MK-36 334

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.96 0.21
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 22 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 31 Watt

Celeron G1610 has a 357.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 309.1% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MK-36, on the other hand, has 77.4% lower power consumption.

The Celeron G1610 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-36 in performance tests.

Note that Celeron G1610 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 MK-36 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron G1610 and Turion 64 MK-36, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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