Turion 64 MT-32 vs Core 2 Solo SU3500

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Solo SU3500
2009
1 core / 1 thread, 5 Watt
0.17
Turion 64 MT-32
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.18
+5.9%

Turion 64 MT-32 outperforms Core 2 Solo SU3500 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MT-32 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking32823270
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 SoloTurion 64
Power efficiency2.920.68
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date1 April 2009 (15 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$262no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MT-32 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 cores1 (Single-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads11
Base clock speed1.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed1.4 GHz1.79 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB128 KB
L2 cache3 MB512 KB
L3 cache3 MB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size107 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.15Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MT-32 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
SocketBGA956754
Power consumption (TDP)5.5 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MT-32. 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
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MT-32 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MT-32 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

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 Solo SU3500 0.17
Turion 64 MT-32 0.18
+5.9%

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 Solo SU3500 654
Turion 64 MT-32 679
+3.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.17 0.18
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 5 Watt 25 Watt

Core 2 Solo SU3500 has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

Turion 64 MT-32, on the other hand, has a 5.9% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MT-32.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Turion 64 MT-32, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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