Turion 64 ML-37 vs i5-2560M
Aggregate performance score
Core i5-2560M outperforms Turion 64 ML-37 by a whopping 619% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-2560M and Turion 64 ML-37 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2152 | 3226 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i5 | Turion 64 |
| Power efficiency | 4.08 | 0.57 |
| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| Release date | no data | March 2005 (19 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i5-2560M and Turion 64 ML-37 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.7 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 2.0 | no data |
| Bus rate | 4 × 5 GT/s | 800 MHz |
| Multiplier | 27 | no data |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 149 mm2 | 125 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 624 Million | 114 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-2560M and Turion 64 ML-37 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 |
| Socket | no data | 754 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2560M and Turion 64 ML-37. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| PowerNow | - | + |
| vPro | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i5-2560M and Turion 64 ML-37 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2560M and Turion 64 ML-37 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2560M and Turion 64 ML-37. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3-1333 | no data |
| Maximum memory size | 16 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21.335 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.51 | 0.21 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 1 |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 90 nm |
i5-2560M has a 619% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.
The Core i5-2560M is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-37 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2560M and Turion 64 ML-37, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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