Turion 64 MK-38 vs Core 2 Duo E7200

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E7200
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.63
+174%
Turion 64 MK-38
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.23

Core 2 Duo E7200 outperforms Turion 64 MK-38 by a whopping 174% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E7200 and Turion 64 MK-38 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27883191
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataTurion 64
Power efficiency0.920.70
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Richmond
Release dateApril 2008 (16 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E7200 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
Base clock speed2.53 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64 KBno data
L2 cache3 MB (shared)no data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size82 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors228 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E7200 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketLGA775no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E7200 and Turion 64 MK-38. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E7200 and Turion 64 MK-38 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E7200 and Turion 64 MK-38 are enumerated here.

VT-x-no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E7200 and Turion 64 MK-38. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.63 0.23
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 31 Watt

Core 2 Duo E7200 has a 173.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MK-38, on the other hand, has 109.7% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo E7200 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-38 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E7200 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 MK-38 is a notebook one.


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Intel Core 2 Duo E7200
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