Turion 64 MK-38 vs Athlon 64 TF-20

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Athlon 64 L110 Athlon 64 TF-20 Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 Athlon 64 X2 TK-57
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Turion 64 MK-36 Turion 64 MK-38 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

Athlon 64 TF-20
2009
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.16
Turion 64 MK-38
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.23
+43.8%

Turion 64 MK-38 outperforms Athlon 64 TF-20 by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Turion 64 MK-38 Turion 64 MK-38

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 MK-38 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking32963187
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Athlon 64Turion 64
Power efficiency0.600.70
Architecture codenameSherman (2009)Richmond
Release date1 May 2009 (15 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 MK-38 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
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate667 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache0.1 MBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 MK-38 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.

SocketS1g1no data
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 MK-38. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, AMD64, Enhanced Virus Protectionno data
VirusProtect+-

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.16 0.23
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 31 Watt

Athlon 64 TF-20 has a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 24% lower power consumption.

Turion 64 MK-38, on the other hand, has a 43.8% higher aggregate performance score.

The Turion 64 MK-38 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 TF-20 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 TF-20 and Turion 64 MK-38, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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