Turion 64 MK-38 vs i3-330E

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Turion 64 MK-36 Turion 64 MK-38 Turion 64 ML-28 Turion 64 ML-30 Turion 64 ML-32 Turion 64 ML-34 Turion 64 ML-37 Turion 64 ML-40 Turion 64 ML-42 Turion 64 ML-44 Turion 64 MT-28 Turion 64 MT-30 Turion 64 MT-32 Turion 64 MT-34 Turion 64 MT-37 Turion 64 MT-40

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-330E
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.79
+243%
Turion 64 MK-38
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.23

Core i3-330E outperforms Turion 64 MK-38 by a whopping 243% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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i3-330E i3-330E
Turion 64 MK-38 Turion 64 MK-38

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26243191
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Turion 64
Power efficiency2.140.70
Architecture codenameWestmere (2010−2011)Richmond
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$177no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38 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 speed2.13 GHzno data
Boost clock speed0.03 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier16no data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache3 MBno data
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die size81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C for rPGA,105 °C for BGAno data
Number of transistors382 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38 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
SocketBGA1288no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
FMA+-
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
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38 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 i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066no data
Maximum memory size8.79 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth17.051 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processorsno data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency667 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.79 0.23
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 31 Watt

i3-330E has a 243.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MK-38, on the other hand, has 12.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-330E is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-38 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-330E and Turion 64 MK-38, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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