Turion 64 X2 TL-56 vs i3-2310M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2310M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.77
+92.5%
Turion 64 X2 TL-56
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 33 Watt
0.40

Core i3-2310M outperforms Turion 64 X2 TL-56 by an impressive 93% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-2310M i3-2310M
Turion 64 X2 TL-56 Turion 64 X2 TL-56

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26473012
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i32x AMD Turion 64
Power efficiency2.081.15
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Trinidad / Tyler (2007)
Release date1 February 2011 (13 years ago)4 May 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 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 speed2.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm90/65 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)no data
Number of transistors624 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988S1
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt33/31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no 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 i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i3-2310M 0.77
+92.5%
Turion 64 X2 TL-56 0.40

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i3-2310M 6191
+118%
Turion 64 X2 TL-56 2835

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.

i3-2310M 2517
+87.8%
Turion 64 X2 TL-56 1340

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.77 0.40
Recency 1 February 2011 4 May 2007
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 33 Watt

i3-2310M has a 92.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 X2 TL-56, on the other hand, has 6.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2310M is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2310M and Turion 64 X2 TL-56, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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