Turion 64 MK-36 vs Core 2 Duo SU9400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo SU9400
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.32
+52.4%
Turion 64 MK-36
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.21

Core 2 Duo SU9400 outperforms Turion 64 MK-36 by an impressive 52% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Turion 64 MK-36 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30953217
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoTurion 64
Power efficiency3.030.64
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Richmond
Release date20 August 2008 (16 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$262no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo SU9400 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 speed1.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed1.4 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache3 MBno data
L3 cache3 MB L2 Cacheno data
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.15Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo SU9400 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.

SocketBGA956no data
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Turion 64 MK-36. 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
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Turion 64 MK-36 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 SU9400 and Turion 64 MK-36 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no 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.

Core 2 Duo SU9400 0.32
+52.4%
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.

Core 2 Duo SU9400 511
+53%
Turion 64 MK-36 334

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Core 2 Duo SU9400 59.3
+46.7%
Turion 64 MK-36 87

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.32 0.21
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 31 Watt

Core 2 Duo SU9400 has a 52.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 210% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-36 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Turion 64 MK-36, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400
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