Turion 64 MK-38 vs Core 2 Quad Q9550
Aggregate performance score
Core 2 Quad Q9550 outperforms Turion 64 MK-38 by a whopping 539% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Turion 64 MK-38 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2173 | 3193 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Core 2 Quad (Desktop) | Turion 64 |
| Power efficiency | 1.47 | 0.70 |
| Architecture codename | Yorkfield (2007−2009) | Richmond |
| Release date | no data | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Turion 64 MK-38 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.83 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Bus rate | 1333 MHz | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | no data |
| L2 cache | 12288 KB | no data |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 2x 107 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 820 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Turion 64 MK-38 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 configuration | 1 | no data |
| Socket | LGA775 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 31 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Turion 64 MK-38. 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 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Turion 64 MK-38. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR1,DDR2,DDR3 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.47 | 0.23 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 1 |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 31 Watt |
Core 2 Quad Q9550 has a 539.1% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
Turion 64 MK-38, on the other hand, has 206.5% lower power consumption.
The Core 2 Quad Q9550 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-38 in performance tests.
Note that Core 2 Quad Q9550 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 MK-38 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Turion 64 MK-38, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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