Turion 64 ML-32 vs i3-2100

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i3-2100 i3-2100
Turion 64 ML-32 Turion 64 ML-32

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-32 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2358not rated
Place by popularity100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataTurion 64
Power efficiency1.70no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$73no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-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 cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed3.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz1.79 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die size131 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °Cno data
Number of transistors504 million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155754
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-32. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-32 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-32 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-32. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-32 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-32.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Pros & cons summary

Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i3-2100 has 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 ML-32, on the other hand, has 85.7% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-32. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i3-2100 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 ML-32 is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 ML-32, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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