AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
The AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is a dual core processor for laptops based on the Griffin core (Puma platform). With 2.4 GHz it is the fastest processor of the ZM-series. It was introduced in 2008 and based on a mixture of the old K8 architecture (cores) and more modern K10 architecture (memory controller, HyperTransport links, crossbar). A novelty of the ZM series, is the possibility to change to power states of the cores and the memory controller independently to save power.
Compared to the Turion 64 X2 RM series, the Ultra models offer twice as much level 2 cache. The Athlon X2 QL models are also based on the same architecture but offer only reduced power saving functions (p-states).
Due to the bigger level 2 cache and the K10 parts, the ZM series is noticeable faster than the older generation. However, the performance and power efficiency is still not on par with the Core 2 Duo series by Intel. Therefore, the performance of the ZM-86 was only in the middle class at the time of announcement.
| Series | AMD Turion X2 Ultra |
| Codename | Griffin |
| Clock Rate | 2400 MHz |
| Front Side Bus | 3600 MHz |
| Level 1 Cache | 256 KB |
| Level 2 Cache | 2048 KB |
| Number of Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 |
| Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 35 Watt |
| Manufacturing Technology | 65 nm |
| Features | 1.1-1.125V |
| Max. Temperature | 100 °C |
| Socket | S1g2 |
| Features | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD Virtualization, Dual Channel DDR2 memory controller |
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
| Hardware Virtualization | AMD-V |
| Announcement Date | 06/03/2008 |
| Product Link (external) | AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
CPU Benchmarks
| Cinebench R10 in comparison | ||
| Intel Atom Z670 (min) | 691 | |
| ... | ||
| Intel Celeron B800 | 3779 | |
| Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 | 3816.5 | |
| AMD Athlon II N330 | 3837 | |
| AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 | 3840 | |
| Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 | 3848.3 | |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 | 3854.5 | |
| Intel Pentium P6000 | 3939.5 | |
| ... | ||
| Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 3960X (max) | 27189.5 | |
Reviews for the AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 processor
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Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Xa3530 (ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650, 17.1")
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HP Pavilion dv6z (ATI Radeon HD 3200, 16.0")
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HP Pavilion tx2500z (ATI Radeon HD 3200, 12.1")
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HP ProBook 4515s (ATI Radeon HD 3200, 15.6")
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HP TouchSmart tx2 (ATI Radeon HD 3200, 12.1")
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HP Touchsmart TX2-1099eg (ATI Radeon HD 3200, 12.1")
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HP TouchSmart tx2z (ATI Radeon HD 3200, 12.1")
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