Turion 64 ML-30 vs Pentium N3520

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium N3520
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 7 Watt
0.72
+350%
Turion 64 ML-30
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.16

Pentium N3520 outperforms Turion 64 ML-30 by a whopping 350% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium N3520 and Turion 64 ML-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27023289
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel PentiumTurion 64
Power efficiency9.090.43
Architecture codenameBay Trail-M (2013−2014)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date1 December 2013 (11 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$161no data

Detailed specifications

Pentium N3520 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)
Threads41
Base clock speed2.17 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.42 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
L1 cache224 KB128 KB
L2 cache2 MB1 MB
L3 cache2 MB0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data125 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Pentium N3520 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
SocketFCBGA1170754
Power consumption (TDP)7.5 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium N3520 and Turion 64 ML-30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Connect+no data
RST-no data

Security technologies

Pentium N3520 and Turion 64 ML-30 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium N3520 and Turion 64 ML-30 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium N3520 and Turion 64 ML-30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333no data
Maximum memory size8 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Seriesno data
Graphics max frequency854 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium N3520 and Turion 64 ML-30 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium N3520 and Turion 64 ML-30.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes4no data
USB revision3.0 and 2.0no data
Total number of SATA ports2no data
Number of USB ports5no 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.

Pentium N3520 0.72
+350%
Turion 64 ML-30 0.16

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.

Pentium N3520 2320
+276%
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.

Pentium N3520 28
+293%
Turion 64 ML-30 110

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 0.16
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 22 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 7 Watt 35 Watt

Pentium N3520 has a 350% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 309.1% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

The Pentium N3520 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-30 in performance tests.


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