Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 vs i7-3610QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3610QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.16
+572%
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 32 Watt
0.47

Core i7-3610QE outperforms Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 by a whopping 572% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3610QE and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16082908
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno data2x AMD Turion Ultra
Power efficiency6.651.39
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Puma (2008−2009)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)3 June 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3610QE and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed2.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rateno data3600 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3610QE and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 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
SocketG2 (988B)S1g2
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt32 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3610QE and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD Virtualization
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3610QE and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3610QE and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3610QE and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.16 0.47
Recency 29 April 2012 3 June 2008
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 32 Watt

i7-3610QE has a 572.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80, on the other hand, has 40.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3610QE is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 in performance tests.


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