Turion 64 ML-44 vs i7-2860QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2860QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.85
+996%
Turion 64 ML-44
2006
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.26

Core i7-2860QM outperforms Turion 64 ML-44 by a whopping 996% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16753149
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Turion 64
Power efficiency5.990.70
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)January 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$568no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads81
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache256 KB128 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die size216 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1160 Million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44 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
SocketFCBGA1224,FCPGA988754
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44. 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 i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44 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 i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44 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 i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 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 i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44 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 i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44.

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.

i7-2860QM 2.85
+996%
Turion 64 ML-44 0.26

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.

i7-2860QM 6323
+573%
Turion 64 ML-44 940

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i7-2860QM 7.8
+797%
Turion 64 ML-44 70

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.85 0.26
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 8 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

i7-2860QM has a 996.2% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 ML-44, on the other hand, has 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-2860QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-44 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2860QM and Turion 64 ML-44, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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