Turion 64 ML-30 vs i7-920

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-920
2008
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
1.79
+953%
Turion 64 ML-30
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.17

Core i7-920 outperforms Turion 64 ML-30 by a whopping 953% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-920 and Turion 64 ML-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20143272
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.22no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)Turion 64
Power efficiency1.300.46
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release dateNovember 2008 (16 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$340no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-920 and Turion 64 ML-30 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 speed2.66 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz800 MHz
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 size263 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Number of transistors731 million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-920 and Turion 64 ML-30 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
SocketFCLGA1366,PLGA1366754
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-920 and Turion 64 ML-30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-920 and Turion 64 ML-30 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 i7-920 and Turion 64 ML-30 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-920 and Turion 64 ML-30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size24 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno 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.

i7-920 1.79
+953%
Turion 64 ML-30 0.17

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.

i7-920 4728
+666%
Turion 64 ML-30 617

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i7-920 9.57
+1049%
Turion 64 ML-30 110

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.79 0.17
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 8 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 35 Watt

i7-920 has a 952.9% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 ML-30, on the other hand, has 271.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-920 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-30 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-920 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 ML-30 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-920 and Turion 64 ML-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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