Turion 64 ML-30 vs Core 2 Quad Q9400s

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Core 2 Quad Q9400s Core 2 Quad Q9400s
Turion 64 ML-30 Turion 64 ML-30

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated3271
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataTurion 64
Power efficiencyno data0.46
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date18 January 2009 (15 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30 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 speed2.66 GHzno data
Boost clock speed0.67 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache6 MB (shared)1 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size2x 82 mm2125 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)76 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30 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 configuration11
SocketLGA775754
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30. 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
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30 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 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30. 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 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30.

PCIe version2.0no data

Pros & cons summary

Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9400s has 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 ML-30, on the other hand, has 85.7% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q9400s is a desktop processor while Turion 64 ML-30 is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Turion 64 ML-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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