Turion 64 MK-36 vs Athlon 64 FX-55

Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 FX-55
2004
1 core / 1 thread, 104 Watt
0.25
+19%
Turion 64 MK-36
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.21

Athlon 64 FX-55 outperforms Turion 64 MK-36 by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 FX-55 and Turion 64 MK-36 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31633217
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataTurion 64
Power efficiency0.230.64
Architecture codenameClawhammer (2001−2005)Richmond
Release date10 October 2004 (20 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$180no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 FX-55 and Turion 64 MK-36 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads11
Base clock speed2.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz2 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache1 MBno data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography130 nm90 nm
Die size193 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)63 °Cno data
Number of transistors105 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 FX-55 and Turion 64 MK-36 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
Socket939no data
Power consumption (TDP)104 Watt31 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 FX-55 and Turion 64 MK-36. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1 Depends on motherboardno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)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.

Athlon 64 FX-55 0.25
+19%
Turion 64 MK-36 0.21

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.

Athlon 64 FX-55 404
+21%
Turion 64 MK-36 334

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.25 0.21
Chip lithography 130 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 104 Watt 31 Watt

Athlon 64 FX-55 has a 19% higher aggregate performance score.

Turion 64 MK-36, on the other hand, has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 235.5% lower power consumption.

The Athlon 64 FX-55 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-36 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 FX-55 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 MK-36 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 FX-55 and Turion 64 MK-36, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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AMD Athlon 64 FX-55
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