Turion 64 X2 TL-62 vs Core 2 Duo E6550

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E6550
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.56
+30.2%
Turion 64 X2 TL-62
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.43

Core 2 Duo E6550 outperforms Turion 64 X2 TL-62 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Turion 64 X2 TL-62 Turion 64 X2 TL-62

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E6550 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28212964
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno data2x AMD Turion 64
Power efficiency0.821.16
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Tyler (2007−2009)
Release dateJuly 2007 (17 years ago)13 April 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E6550 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.33 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64 KBno data
L2 cache4 MB1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm65 nm
Die size143 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Number of transistors291 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E6550 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 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
SocketPLGA775no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E6550 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data2x 512 KB Level2 Cache
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E6550 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E6550 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E6550 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR2

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.56 0.43
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Duo E6550 has a 30.2% higher aggregate performance score.

Turion 64 X2 TL-62, on the other hand, has 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo E6550 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 X2 TL-62 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E6550 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 X2 TL-62 is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E6550 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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