Turion 64 ML-40 vs Core 2 Extreme QX9775

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Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9775 and Turion 64 ML-40 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataTurion 64
Power efficiencyno data0.57
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)June 2005 (19 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9775 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed3.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate1600 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache12 MB (shared)1 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2125 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)63 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range0.85V-1.35Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9775 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 configuration11
SocketLGA771754
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9775 and Turion 64 ML-40. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

PowerNow-+
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 Extreme QX9775 and Turion 64 ML-40 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 Extreme QX9775 and Turion 64 ML-40 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9775 and Turion 64 ML-40. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX9775 has 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 ML-40, on the other hand, has 328.6% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core 2 Extreme QX9775 and Turion 64 ML-40. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX9775 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 ML-40 is a notebook one.


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