Turion 64 ML-30 vs Pentium 3556U

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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

Pentium 3556U
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.67
+319%
Turion 64 ML-30
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.16

Pentium 3556U outperforms Turion 64 ML-30 by a whopping 319% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Pentium 3556U Pentium 3556U
Turion 64 ML-30 Turion 64 ML-30

Primary details

Comparing Pentium 3556U and Turion 64 ML-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27493289
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel PentiumTurion 64
Power efficiency4.220.43
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Pentium 3556U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed1.7 GHzno data
Boost clock speed1.7 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache2 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm90 nm
Die size118 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Pentium 3556U 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168754
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium 3556U and Turion 64 ML-30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response-no data
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Pentium 3556U and Turion 64 ML-30 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard-no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium 3556U and Turion 64 ML-30 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 Pentium 3556U and Turion 64 ML-30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16 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 for 4th Generation Intel Processorsno data
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium 3556U and Turion 64 ML-30 integrated GPUs.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium 3556U and Turion 64 ML-30.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes10no data
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports2no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports2no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no 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.

Pentium 3556U 0.67
+319%
Turion 64 ML-30 0.16

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.

Pentium 3556U 1939
+214%
Turion 64 ML-30 617

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.

Pentium 3556U 46.23
+138%
Turion 64 ML-30 110

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.67 0.16
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 22 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

Pentium 3556U has a 318.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 309.1% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Pentium 3556U is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-30 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium 3556U and Turion 64 ML-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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