Sempron 2500+ vs Turion 64 MK-36
Aggregate performance score
Turion 64 MK-36 outperforms Sempron 2500+ by an impressive 62% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Turion 64 MK-36 and Sempron 2500+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3218 | 3345 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Turion 64 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 0.64 | 0.20 |
| Architecture codename | Richmond | Palermo (2001−2005) |
| Release date | no data | January 2001 (23 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $80 |
Detailed specifications
Turion 64 MK-36 and Sempron 2500+ 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 | 1 (Single-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 1 | 1 |
| Boost clock speed | 2 GHz | 1.75 GHz |
| Bus rate | 800 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | no data | 256 KB |
| L3 cache | no data | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 90 nm | 130 nm |
| Die size | no data | 101 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | no data | 63 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Turion 64 MK-36 and Sempron 2500+ 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 | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | 754 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 31 Watt | 62 Watt |
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.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.21 | 0.13 |
| Chip lithography | 90 nm | 130 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 31 Watt | 62 Watt |
Turion 64 MK-36 has a 61.5% higher aggregate performance score, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.
The Turion 64 MK-36 is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 2500+ in performance tests.
Be aware that Turion 64 MK-36 is a notebook processor while Sempron 2500+ is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Turion 64 MK-36 and Sempron 2500+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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