Turion 64 ML-40 vs i7-7660U

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Core i3-7020U Core i3-7100U Core i5-7200U Core i5-7300U Core i7-7500U Core i7-7600U Core m3-7Y30 Pentium 4415U
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Turion 64 ML-28 Turion 64 ML-30 Turion 64 ML-32 Turion 64 ML-34 Turion 64 ML-37 Turion 64 ML-40 Turion 64 ML-42 Turion 64 ML-44 Turion 64 MT-28 Turion 64 MT-30 Turion 64 MT-32 Turion 64 MT-34 Turion 64 MT-37 Turion 64 MT-40

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7660U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.57
+1124%
Turion 64 ML-40
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.21

Core i7-7660U outperforms Turion 64 ML-40 by a whopping 1124% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i7-7660U i7-7660U
Turion 64 ML-40 Turion 64 ML-40

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17413210
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Turion 64
Power efficiency16.200.57
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)June 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$415no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB1 MB
L3 cache4 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40 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
SocketFCBGA1356754
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
PowerNow-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM64 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40 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 i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus Graphics 640no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

i7-7660U 2.57
+1124%
Turion 64 ML-40 0.21

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.

i7-7660U 5227
+524%
Turion 64 ML-40 838

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 2.57 0.21
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 14 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

i7-7660U has a 1123.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7660U is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-40 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7660U and Turion 64 ML-40, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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