Turion 64 ML-40 vs i5-2510E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2510E
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.19
+467%
Turion 64 ML-40
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.21

Core i5-2510E outperforms Turion 64 ML-40 by a whopping 467% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2510E and Turion 64 ML-40 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23623210
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Turion 64
Power efficiency3.220.57
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date1 February 2011 (13 years ago)June 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$266no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2510E 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 cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die size149 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors624 million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2510E 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCPGA988754
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2510E and Turion 64 ML-40. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
PowerNow-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2510E and Turion 64 ML-40 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2510E and Turion 64 ML-40 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2510E and Turion 64 ML-40. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16.6 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2510E and Turion 64 ML-40 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2510E and Turion 64 ML-40.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 0.21
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm

i5-2510E has a 466.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-2510E is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-40 in performance tests.


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