Intel Pentium 4 HT 672 vs AMD Turion 64 ML-42

Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium 4 HT 672 and AMD Turion 64 ML-42 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Pentium 4 HT 672

AMD Turion 64 ML-42

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium 4 HT 672

CPU is newer: launch date 1 month(s) later
Around 58% higher clock speed: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later

Launch date	November 2005 vs October 2005
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
L2 cache	2048 KB vs 1024 KB

Reasons to consider the AMD Turion 64 ML-42

4.6x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3.3x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 115 Watt

L1 cache	128 KB vs 28 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 115 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Pentium 4 HT 672
CPU 2: AMD Turion 64 ML-42

Name	Intel Pentium 4 HT 672	AMD Turion 64 ML-42
PassMark - Single thread mark		455
PassMark - CPU mark		400

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Pentium 4 HT 672	AMD Turion 64 ML-42
Essentials
Architecture codename	Prescott	Lancaster
Launch date	November 2005	October 2005
Place in performance rating	not rated	3067
Processor Number	672
Series	Legacy Intel® Pentium® Processor	Turion 64
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Desktop	Laptop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.80 GHz
Bus Speed	800 MHz FSB
Die size	135 mm2	125 mm
L1 cache	28 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	2048 KB	1024 KB
Manufacturing process technology	90 nm	90 nm
Maximum core temperature	70.8°C
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz	2.4 GHz
Number of cores	1	1
Transistor count	169 million	114 million
VID voltage range	1.200V-1.400V
Front-side bus (FSB)		800 MHz
Number of threads		1
Memory
Supported memory types	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	PLGA775	754
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	115 Watt	35 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
PowerNow
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)