Turion 64 MT-37 vs i7-820QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-820QM
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
1.12
+460%
Turion 64 MT-37
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.20

Core i7-820QM outperforms Turion 64 MT-37 by a whopping 460% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-820QM and Turion 64 MT-37 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24083230
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Turion 64
Power efficiency2.350.76
Architecture codenameClarksfield (2009−2010)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date23 September 2009 (15 years ago)August 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$546no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-820QM and Turion 64 MT-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 cores4 (Quad-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads81
Base clock speed1.73 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.06 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate2.5 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier13no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size296 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors774 million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-820QM and Turion 64 MT-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
SocketFCPGA988,PGA988754
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-820QM and Turion 64 MT-37. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
PowerNow-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i7-820QM and Turion 64 MT-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 i7-820QM and Turion 64 MT-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 i7-820QM and Turion 64 MT-37. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333no data
Maximum memory size8 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardNoneno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-820QM and Turion 64 MT-37.

PCIe version2no 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.

i7-820QM 1.12
+460%
Turion 64 MT-37 0.20

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.

i7-820QM 3149
+304%
Turion 64 MT-37 779

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.12 0.20
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 8 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 25 Watt

i7-820QM has a 460% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MT-37, on the other hand, has 80% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-820QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MT-37 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-820QM and Turion 64 MT-37, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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