Turion 64 ML-37 vs i7-660UM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-660UM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 18 Watt
0.81
+286%
Turion 64 ML-37
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.21

Core i7-660UM outperforms Turion 64 ML-37 by a whopping 286% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-660UM and Turion 64 ML-37 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26083226
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Turion 64
Power efficiency4.260.57
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date24 May 2010 (14 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$317no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-660UM 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 cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed1.33 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier10no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die size81+144 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors382+177 Million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-660UM 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketBGA1288754
Power consumption (TDP)18 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-660UM and Turion 64 ML-37. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
PowerNow-+
vPro+no data
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 i7-660UM and Turion 64 ML-37 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 i7-660UM and Turion 64 ML-37 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 i7-660UM and Turion 64 ML-37. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800no data
Maximum memory size8 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth12.799 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 frequency500 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-660UM and Turion 64 ML-37 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-660UM and Turion 64 ML-37.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.81 0.21
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 18 Watt 35 Watt

i7-660UM has a 285.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 181.3% more advanced lithography process, and 94.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-660UM is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-37 in performance tests.


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