Turion 64 MT-28 vs Sempron 150
Aggregate performance score
Sempron 150 outperforms Turion 64 MT-28 by a whopping 124% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Sempron 150 and Turion 64 MT-28 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3035 | 3274 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Turion 64 |
| Power efficiency | 0.80 | 0.64 |
| Architecture codename | Sargas (2009−2011) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| Release date | 7 December 2010 (14 years ago) | June 2005 (19 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $73 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Sempron 150 and Turion 64 MT-28 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 cores | 1 (Single-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 1 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 2.9 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 2.9 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 117 mm2 | 125 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 234 million | 114 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Sempron 150 and Turion 64 MT-28 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3 | 754 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 25 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Sempron 150 and Turion 64 MT-28. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| PowerNow | - | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Sempron 150 and Turion 64 MT-28. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Sempron 150 and Turion 64 MT-28.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.38 | 0.17 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 25 Watt |
Sempron 150 has a 123.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
Turion 64 MT-28, on the other hand, has 80% lower power consumption.
The Sempron 150 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MT-28 in performance tests.
Note that Sempron 150 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 MT-28 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Sempron 150 and Turion 64 MT-28, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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