Turion 64 MK-38 vs i5-4260U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4260U
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.45
+530%
Turion 64 MK-38
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.23

Core i5-4260U outperforms Turion 64 MK-38 by a whopping 530% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21713178
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Turion 64
Power efficiency9.150.70
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Richmond
Release date14 April 2014 (10 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$325no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38 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 speed1.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache3 MBno data
Chip lithography22 nm90 nm
Die size181 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38 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
SocketFCBGA1168no data
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38 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 i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38. 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 bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5000no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43280x2000@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4260U and Turion 64 MK-38.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.45 0.23
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 22 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 31 Watt

i5-4260U has a 530.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 309.1% more advanced lithography process, and 106.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4260U is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-38 in performance tests.


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