Turion 64 X2 TL-68 vs Sempron 3600+

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Primary details

Comparing Sempron 3600+ and Turion 64 X2 TL-68 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno data2x AMD Turion 64
Architecture codenameManila (2001−2006)Tyler (2007−2009)
Release dateMay 2006 (18 years ago)1 January 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$12no data

Detailed specifications

Sempron 3600+ and Turion 64 X2 TL-68 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 cores1 (Single-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads12
Boost clock speed2 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache256K1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography90 nm65 nm
Die size103 mm2no data
Number of transistors81 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Sempron 3600+ and Turion 64 X2 TL-68 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
SocketAM2no data
Power consumption (TDP)62 Watt35 Watt

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 1 2
Threads 1 2
Chip lithography 90 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 62 Watt 35 Watt

Turion 64 X2 TL-68 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 77.1% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Sempron 3600+ and Turion 64 X2 TL-68. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Sempron 3600+ is a desktop processor while Turion 64 X2 TL-68 is a notebook one.


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