AMD Turion 64 MT-32 socket: Socket 754

The AMD Turion 64 MT-32 uses the Socket 754 socket. It is a 25 W low-power single-core Lancaster mobile part at 1.8 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache for thin notebooks.

Launched
March 2005
Cores and threads
1 and 1
Default TDP
25 W
Codename
Lancaster
Segment
Mobile (socketed)
Clocks
1.8 GHz

AMD Turion 64 MT-32 specifications

Cores1
Threads1
Core architectureLancaster cores on 90 nm
Clocks1.8 GHz (no turbo)
Cache512 KB L2
Default TDP25 W
Manufacturing process90 nm
Memory supportDDR, single channel
PCI ExpressAGP or PCIe from the board chipset
Integrated graphicsNone (board graphics where fitted)
MultiplierLocked
PackageSocket 754 (754-pin OPGA)

Motherboard compatibility

AMD Turion 64 MT-32 needs a motherboard with a Socket 754 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket 754 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.

Socket 754 at a glance

TypePGA, 754 contacts
Package size40 × 40 mm
IntroducedJune 2003
MemoryDDR, single channel, through the on-chip controller
Cooler mounting holes90 mm (two-hole)

Read the full Socket 754 socket guide

What the Turion 64 MT-32 is

The AMD Turion 64 MT-32 is a 1.8 GHz low-power mobile single core from March 2005. It runs one K8 core at 1.8 GHz with no turbo, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 512 KB of L2 on a 90 nm process. Power is rated at 25 W on Socket 754.

The MT-32 served thin Lancaster notebooks on an 800 MT/s HyperTransport link with a 9x multiplier. The MT suffix marks 25 W low power against 35 W ML parts. It exists because buyers wanted a 1.8 GHz Turion at the entry cache size with low heat.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The MT-32 fits Socket 754 notebooks with DDR memory and a BIOS that lists low-power Lancaster parts. It pairs with mobile 754 chipsets contemporary with the March 2005 launch. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

Memory is DDR in a single channel through the on-chip controller.

HyperTransport at 800 MT/s links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe or AGP slots hang off the chipset.

Cooling is the notebook vendor heat pipe assembly for a 25 W chassis, with PowerNow trimming clocks and voltage on battery.

Upgrade paths

On Socket 754 the upgrade is the AMD Turion 64 ML-32 at 1.8 GHz at 35 W where the chassis allows, or higher MT parts at 25 W. Beyond Socket 754 a move to Socket S1 needs a new board for Richmond and later mobiles.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Turion 64 MT-32 use?

Socket 754, on DDR notebooks with low-power Lancaster support.

How many cores does the Turion 64 MT-32 have?

One core and 1 thread at 1.8 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache at 25 W.

What memory works with the Turion 64 MT-32?

DDR in a single channel through the on-chip controller.

Sources and verification

  1. List of AMD Turion processors (Wikipedia)
  2. Socket 754 (Wikipedia)

Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .