Turion 64 MK-36 vs Core 2 Extreme X7900

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X7900
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.70
+233%
Turion 64 MK-36
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.21

Core 2 Extreme X7900 outperforms Turion 64 MK-36 by a whopping 233% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Turion 64 MK-36 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27243217
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 ExtremeTurion 64
Power efficiency1.500.64
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Richmond
Release date1 September 2007 (17 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$851no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme X7900 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 speed2.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache4 MBno data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die size143 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.1V-1.375Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme X7900 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
SocketPPGA478no data
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 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
Idle States-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme X7900 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 Extreme X7900 and Turion 64 MK-36 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Turion 64 MK-36. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1no 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 Extreme X7900 0.70
+233%
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 Extreme X7900 1104
+231%
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 Extreme X7900 31.05
+180%
Turion 64 MK-36 87

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.70 0.21
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 31 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X7900 has a 233.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 38.5% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MK-36, on the other hand, has 41.9% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme X7900 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 Extreme X7900 and Turion 64 MK-36, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900
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