Turion 64 ML-30 vs i7-680UM
Aggregate performance score
Core i7-680UM outperforms Turion 64 ML-30 by a whopping 341% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2648 | 3271 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | Turion 64 |
| Power efficiency | 3.94 | 0.46 |
| Architecture codename | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| Release date | 26 September 2010 (14 years ago) | March 2005 (19 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $317 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30 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 | 2 (Dual-core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 1.46 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 2.53 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 1.0 | no data |
| Bus rate | 1 × 2.5 GT/s | 800 MHz |
| Multiplier | 11 | no data |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 81+144 mm2 | 125 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 105 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 382+177 Million | 114 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30 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 | BGA1288 | 754 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 18 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2 | no data |
| AES-NI | + | - |
| FMA | + | - |
| PowerNow | - | + |
| vPro | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Turbo Boost Technology | + | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
| Idle States | + | no data |
| Thermal Monitoring | + | - |
| Flex Memory Access | + | no data |
| PAE | 36 Bit | no data |
| FDI | + | no data |
| Fast Memory Access | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
| EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
| EPT | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3-800 | no data |
| Maximum memory size | 8 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 12.799 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors | no data |
| Clear Video | + | no data |
| Clear Video HD | + | no data |
| Graphics max frequency | 500 MHz | no data |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30 integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | 2 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.75 | 0.17 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 1 |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 18 Watt | 35 Watt |
i7-680UM has a 341.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 181.3% more advanced lithography process, and 94.4% lower power consumption.
The Core i7-680UM is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-30 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-680UM and Turion 64 ML-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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