Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 vs i5-4308U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4308U
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
1.86
+232%
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.56

Core i5-4308U outperforms Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 by a whopping 232% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19972837
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i52x AMD Turion Ultra
Power efficiency6.291.51
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Puma (2008−2009)
Release date21 July 2014 (10 years ago)4 June 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$315no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4400 MHz
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache512 KB2 MB
L3 cache3 MB0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm65 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 i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168S1g2
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD Virtualization
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 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 i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR2
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 Iris Graphics 5100no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 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 i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4308U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85.

PCIe version2no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.86 0.56
Recency 21 July 2014 4 June 2008
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 35 Watt

i5-4308U has a 232.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more threads, a 195.5% more advanced lithography process, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4308U is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 in performance tests.


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