Turion 64 MK-36 vs Turion X2 RM-70

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Aggregate performance score

Turion X2 RM-70
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.44
+110%
Turion 64 MK-36
1 core / 1 thread, 31 Watt
0.21

Turion X2 RM-70 outperforms Turion 64 MK-36 by a whopping 110% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Turion X2 RM-70 and Turion 64 MK-36 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29833244
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Series2x AMD TurionTurion 64
Power efficiency1.350.65
Architecture codenamePuma (2008−2009)Richmond
Release date3 June 2008 (16 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Turion X2 RM-70 and Turion 64 MK-36 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 cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Boost clock speed2 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate3600 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache1 MBno data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Turion X2 RM-70 and Turion 64 MK-36 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 configuration1no data
SocketS1no data
Power consumption (TDP)31 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Turion X2 RM-70 and Turion 64 MK-36. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD Virtualizationno data
PowerNow+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Turion X2 RM-70 and Turion 64 MK-36 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

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.

Turion X2 RM-70 0.44
+110%
Turion 64 MK-36 0.21

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.

Turion X2 RM-70 44
+97.7%
Turion 64 MK-36 87

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.44 0.21
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm

Turion X2 RM-70 has a 109.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 38.5% more advanced lithography process.

The Turion X2 RM-70 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-36 in performance tests.


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