i3-1215U vs Turion 64 MT-37

Turion 64 ML-28 Turion 64 ML-30 Turion 64 ML-32 Turion 64 ML-34 Turion 64 ML-37 Turion 64 ML-40 Turion 64 ML-42 Turion 64 ML-44 Turion 64 MT-28 Turion 64 MT-30 Turion 64 MT-32 Turion 64 MT-34 Turion 64 MT-37 Turion 64 MT-40
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Core i3-1215U Core i5-1235U Core i5-1235U (IPU) Core i5-1245U Core i7-1255U Core i7-1265U

Aggregate performance score

Turion 64 MT-37
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.20
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+3310%

Core i3-1215U outperforms Turion 64 MT-37 by a whopping 3310% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Turion 64 MT-37 Turion 64 MT-37
i3-1215U i3-1215U

Primary details

Comparing Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking32271028
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesTurion 64Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency0.7542.80
Architecture codenameLancaster (2005−2006)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release dateAugust 2005 (19 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U 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 cores1 (Single-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads18
Base clock speedno data1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography90 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size125 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors114 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U 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
Socket754FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
PowerNow+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.20 6.82
Physical cores 1 6
Threads 1 8
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1215U has a 3310% higher aggregate performance score, 500% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MT-37 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Turion 64 MT-37 and Core i3-1215U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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