Turion 64 ML-30 vs i3-350M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-350M
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.68
+325%
Turion 64 ML-30
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.16

Core i3-350M outperforms Turion 64 ML-30 by a whopping 325% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-350M i3-350M
Turion 64 ML-30 Turion 64 ML-30

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27333289
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Turion 64
Power efficiency1.840.43
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$130no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30 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 speed2.26 GHzno data
Boost clock speed0.27 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier17no data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die size81+114 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C for rPGA, 105 °C for BGAno data
Number of transistors382+177 Million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30 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)1
SocketBGA1288,PGA988754
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30 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 i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30 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 i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size8 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 i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30.

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.

i3-350M 0.68
+325%
Turion 64 ML-30 0.16

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.

i3-350M 2366
+283%
Turion 64 ML-30 617

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i3-350M 22.61
+387%
Turion 64 ML-30 110

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.68 0.16
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm

i3-350M has a 325% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-350M is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-30 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-350M and Turion 64 ML-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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