Turion 64 MK-38 vs Core 2 Solo SU3300
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Turion 64 MK-38 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | not rated | not rated |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
Series | Intel Core 2 Solo | Turion 64 |
Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | Richmond |
Release date | 20 August 2008 (15 years ago) | no data |
Launch price (MSRP) | $262 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Solo SU3300 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 | 1 (Single-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
Threads | 1 | 1 |
Boost clock speed | 1.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
Bus support | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
L2 cache | 3 MB | no data |
Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
Die size | 107 mm2 | no data |
Number of transistors | 410 Million | no data |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Solo SU3300 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.
Socket | BGA956 | no data |
Power consumption (TDP) | 5.5 Watt | 31 Watt |
Pros & cons summary
Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 5 Watt | 31 Watt |
We couldn't decide between Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Turion 64 MK-38. We've got no test results to judge.
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