Turion 64 X2 TL-50 vs i3-6157U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6157U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
1.74
+427%
Turion 64 X2 TL-50
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.33

Core i3-6157U outperforms Turion 64 X2 TL-50 by a whopping 427% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-6157U i3-6157U
Turion 64 X2 TL-50 Turion 64 X2 TL-50

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20383083
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i32x AMD Turion 64
Power efficiency5.881.01
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Taylor (2006)
Release date1 September 2016 (8 years ago)17 May 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$304$154

Detailed specifications

Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 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 speed2.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache3 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data147 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data154 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 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
SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356S1
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SSE(1,2,3), AMD64
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM64 MBno data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 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 i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Graphics 550no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

i3-6157U 1.74
+427%
Turion 64 X2 TL-50 0.33

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-6157U 814
+748%
Turion 64 X2 TL-50 96

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-6157U 1665
+988%
Turion 64 X2 TL-50 153

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.74 0.33
Recency 1 September 2016 17 May 2006
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 31 Watt

i3-6157U has a 427.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 10.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-6157U is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6157U and Turion 64 X2 TL-50, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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