Turion 64 ML-34 vs Core 2 Extreme QX9300

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.14
+533%
Turion 64 ML-34
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.18

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 outperforms Turion 64 ML-34 by a whopping 533% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Turion 64 ML-34 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23923263
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore 2 ExtremeTurion 64
Power efficiency2.400.49
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)10 March 2005 (19 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Turion 64 ML-34 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed2.53 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB128 KB
L2 cache12 MB1 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Turion 64 ML-34 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 configuration21
SocketPGA478754
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Turion 64 ML-34. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Turion 64 ML-34 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 Extreme QX9300 and Turion 64 ML-34 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Turion 64 ML-34. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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 Extreme QX9300 1.14
+533%
Turion 64 ML-34 0.18

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 Extreme QX9300 3780
+445%
Turion 64 ML-34 694

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.14 0.18
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 has a 533.3% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 ML-34, on the other hand, has 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-34 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Turion 64 ML-34, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300
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