Turion 64 ML-28 vs i5-2540M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2540M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.49
+831%
Turion 64 ML-28
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.16

Core i5-2540M outperforms Turion 64 ML-28 by a whopping 831% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i5-2540M i5-2540M
Turion 64 ML-28 Turion 64 ML-28

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21603295
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Turion 64
Power efficiency4.030.43
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 i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28 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 speed2.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
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 i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28 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
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988754
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28. 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
My WiFi+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 i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16 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 frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28 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 i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i5-2540M 1.49
+831%
Turion 64 ML-28 0.16

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.

i5-2540M 2367
+832%
Turion 64 ML-28 254

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i5-2540M 4171
+247%
Turion 64 ML-28 1201

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i5-2540M 3682
+551%
Turion 64 ML-28 566

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.49 0.16
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm

i5-2540M has a 831.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-2540M is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-28 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2540M and Turion 64 ML-28, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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