Turion 64 MK-36 vs i3-2332M

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2332M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.85
+305%
Turion 64 MK-36
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.21

Core i3-2332M outperforms Turion 64 MK-36 by a whopping 305% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2332M and Turion 64 MK-36 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25763217
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Turion 64
Power efficiency2.300.64
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Richmond
Release date1 September 2011 (13 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2332M and Turion 64 MK-36 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 speed2.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Number of transistors624 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2332M and Turion 64 MK-36 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
SocketG2 (988B)no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2332M and Turion 64 MK-36. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2332M and Turion 64 MK-36 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2332M and Turion 64 MK-36. 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

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.

i3-2332M 0.85
+305%
Turion 64 MK-36 0.21

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-2332M 1353
+305%
Turion 64 MK-36 334

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.85 0.21
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 31 Watt

i3-2332M has a 304.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MK-36, on the other hand, has 12.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2332M is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-36 in performance tests.


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