Turion 64 MT-30 vs Core 2 Quad Q9000

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9000
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
0.99
+450%
Turion 64 MT-30
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.18

Core 2 Quad Q9000 outperforms Turion 64 MT-30 by a whopping 450% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Core 2 Quad Q9000 Core 2 Quad Q9000
Turion 64 MT-30 Turion 64 MT-30

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Turion 64 MT-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24643248
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 QuadTurion 64
Power efficiency2.080.68
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$348no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Turion 64 MT-30 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 speed2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz800 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache6 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size107 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Turion 64 MT-30 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
SocketPGA478754
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Turion 64 MT-30. 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
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Turion 64 MT-30 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 Quad Q9000 and Turion 64 MT-30 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 Quad Q9000 0.99
+450%
Turion 64 MT-30 0.18

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 Quad Q9000 20.25
+414%
Turion 64 MT-30 104

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.99 0.18
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 25 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9000 has a 450% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MT-30, on the other hand, has 80% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MT-30 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Turion 64 MT-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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