Turion 64 X2 TL-58 vs i3-2100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2100
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.17
+193%
Turion 64 X2 TL-58
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.40

Core i3-2100 outperforms Turion 64 X2 TL-58 by a whopping 193% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 X2 TL-58 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23763011
Place by popularity99not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno data2x AMD Turion 64
Power efficiency1.701.22
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Tyler (2007−2009)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)4 May 2007 (17 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 X2 TL-58 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size131 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °Cno data
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 X2 TL-58 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1155no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 X2 TL-58. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
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 X2 TL-58 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 X2 TL-58 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 X2 TL-58. 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 X2 TL-58 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100 and Turion 64 X2 TL-58.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.17 0.40
Recency 20 February 2011 4 May 2007
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 31 Watt

i3-2100 has a 192.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 X2 TL-58, on the other hand, has 109.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2100 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 X2 TL-58 is a notebook one.


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