Turion 64 MK-36 vs Core 2 Solo SU3500
Aggregate performance score
Turion 64 MK-36 outperforms Core 2 Solo SU3500 by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MK-36 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3269 | 3208 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core 2 Solo | Turion 64 |
| Power efficiency | 2.93 | 0.64 |
| Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | Richmond |
| Release date | 1 April 2009 (15 years ago) | no data (2024 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $262 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Solo SU3500 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 cores | 1 (Single-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 1 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 1.3 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 1.4 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Bus rate | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB | no data |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 107 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 410 Million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| VID voltage range | 1.05V-1.15V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Solo SU3500 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.
| Socket | BGA956 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 5.5 Watt | 31 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 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 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MK-36 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.17 | 0.21 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 5 Watt | 31 Watt |
Core 2 Solo SU3500 has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 520% lower power consumption.
Turion 64 MK-36, on the other hand, has a 23.5% higher aggregate performance score.
The Turion 64 MK-36 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Solo SU3500 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MK-36, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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