Turion 64 X2 TL-62 vs i7-4600M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4600M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
2.01
+367%
Turion 64 X2 TL-62
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.43

Core i7-4600M outperforms Turion 64 X2 TL-62 by a whopping 367% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19312979
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i72x AMD Turion 64
Power efficiency5.141.16
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Tyler (2007−2009)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)13 April 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 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 speed2.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,300 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 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
SocketFCPGA946no data
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX22x 512 KB Level2 Cache
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 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 i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 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 i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR2
Maximum memory size32 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 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno 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 i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4600M and Turion 64 X2 TL-62.

PCIe version3no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.01 0.43
Recency 1 September 2013 13 April 2007
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 35 Watt

i7-4600M has a 367.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 X2 TL-62, on the other hand, has 5.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4600M is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 X2 TL-62 in performance tests.


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