Turion 64 MT-37 vs Core 2 Duo T5850

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T5850
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 34 Watt
0.43
+115%
Turion 64 MT-37
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.20

Core 2 Duo T5850 outperforms Turion 64 MT-37 by a whopping 115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T5850 and Turion 64 MT-37 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29653230
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoTurion 64
Power efficiency1.200.76
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date1 October 2008 (16 years ago)August 2005 (19 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T5850 and Turion 64 MT-37 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
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate667 MHz800 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache2 MB1 MB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data125 mm2
Number of transistorsno data114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T5850 and Turion 64 MT-37 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 configurationno data1
Socketno data754
Power consumption (TDP)34 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T5850 and Turion 64 MT-37. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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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.

Core 2 Duo T5850 0.43
+115%
Turion 64 MT-37 0.20

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Duo T5850 1768
+127%
Turion 64 MT-37 779

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.43 0.20
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 34 Watt 25 Watt

Core 2 Duo T5850 has a 115% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 38.5% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MT-37, on the other hand, has 36% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T5850 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MT-37 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T5850 and Turion 64 MT-37, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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