Turion 64 MK-36 vs Core 2 Duo E7500

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Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E7500 and Turion 64 MK-36 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2627not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataTurion 64
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Richmond
Release date10 January 2009 (15 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E7500 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 cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed2.933 GHzno data
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz2 GHz
Bus supportno data800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache3 MB (shared)no data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size82 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors228 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E7500 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
Socket775no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Turion 64 MK-36. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Turion 64 MK-36. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Turion 64 MK-36.

PCIe version2.0no 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.


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.

Core 2 Duo E7500 1137
+240%
Turion 64 MK-36 334

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 31 Watt

Core 2 Duo E7500 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MK-36, on the other hand, has 109.7% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core 2 Duo E7500 and Turion 64 MK-36. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core 2 Duo E7500 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 MK-36 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E7500 and Turion 64 MK-36, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core 2 Duo E7500
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