Turion 64 ML-34 vs i5-7442EQ

Place in the ranking	1637	3260
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	0.52	no data
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i5	Turion 64
Power efficiency	11.45	0.48
Architecture codename	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date	3 January 2017 (7 years ago)	10 March 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$250	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7442EQ and Turion 64 ML-34 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	4 (Quad-Core)	1 (Single-Core)
Threads	4	1
Boost clock speed	2.1 GHz	1.8 GHz
Bus type	DMI 3.0	no data
Bus rate	8 GT/s	800 MHz
Multiplier	21	no data
L1 cache	256 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	0 KB
Chip lithography	14 nm	90 nm
Die size	no data	125 mm²
Number of transistors	no data	114 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7442EQ and Turion 64 ML-34 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 configuration	1 (Uniprocessor)	1
Socket	no data	754
Power consumption (TDP)	25 Watt	35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Turion 64 ML-34. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	-
AVX	+	-
PowerNow	-	+
vPro	+	no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	no data
TSX	+	-

Security technologies

Core i5-7442EQ and Turion 64 ML-34 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Turion 64 ML-34 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Turion 64 ML-34. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3L-1600	DDR1
Maximum memory size	64 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.134 GB/s	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

Intel HD Graphics 630

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Turion 64 ML-34.

PCIe version	3.0	no data
PCI Express lanes	16	no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	3.04	0.18
Recency	3 January 2017	10 March 2005
Physical cores	4	1
Threads	4	1
Chip lithography	14 nm	90 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	25 Watt	35 Watt

i5-7442EQ has a 1588.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-7442EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-34 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7442EQ and Turion 64 ML-34, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.