Turion 64 ML-42 vs i7-3720QM

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i7-3720QM i7-3720QM
Turion 64 ML-42 Turion 64 ML-42

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1513not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Turion 64
Power efficiency7.51no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)October 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads81
Base clock speed2.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm90 nm
Die size160 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1224,FCPGA988754
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42 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 i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Pros & cons summary

Physical cores 4 1
Threads 8 1
Chip lithography 22 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

i7-3720QM has 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 309.1% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 ML-42, on the other hand, has 28.6% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-3720QM and Turion 64 ML-42. We've got no test results to judge.

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