Turion 64 ML-40 vs Core 2 Duo SP7500

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo SP7500
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 20 Watt
0.35
+66.7%
Turion 64 ML-40
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.21

Core 2 Duo SP7500 outperforms Turion 64 ML-40 by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo SP7500 and Turion 64 ML-40 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30683210
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoTurion 64
Power efficiency1.660.57
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date15 January 2008 (16 years ago)June 2005 (19 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo SP7500 and Turion 64 ML-40 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 speed1.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz800 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache4 MB1 MB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data125 mm2
Number of transistorsno data114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo SP7500 and Turion 64 ML-40 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 configurationno data1
Socketno data754
Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo SP7500 and Turion 64 ML-40. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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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.

Core 2 Duo SP7500 0.35
+66.7%
Turion 64 ML-40 0.21

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.

Core 2 Duo SP7500 982
+17.2%
Turion 64 ML-40 838

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.35 0.21
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Duo SP7500 has a 66.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 75% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo SP7500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-40 in performance tests.


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