CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3300+
Turion 64 ML-34
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 64 3300+ is positioned at rank 1097 and the Turion 64 ML-34 is on rank 938, so the Turion 64 ML-34 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3300+
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 ML-34
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Turion 64 ML-34 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NewCastle (2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3300+ | Turion 64 ML-34 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 3300+ and Turion 64 ML-34
Athlon 64 3300+
The Athlon 64 3300+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the NewCastle (2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 522 points. Launch price was $149.
Turion 64 ML-34
The Turion 64 ML-34 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 515 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 3300+ and Turion 64 ML-34 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3300+ versus 1.8 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-34 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3300+. The Athlon 64 3300+ uses the NewCastle (2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Turion 64 ML-34 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3300+ scores 522 against the Turion 64 ML-34's 515 — a 1.4% lead for the Athlon 64 3300+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Turion 64 ML-34 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+33% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 130 nm | 90 nm-31% |
| Architecture | NewCastle (2004) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 522+1% | 515 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the 754 socket with PCIe 1.1. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR1-400 on the Athlon 64 3300+ versus DDR-400 on the Turion 64 ML-34 — the Athlon 64 3300+ supports -201% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 3300+ supports up to 3 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 3300+) vs 16 (Turion 64 ML-34) — the Turion 64 ML-34 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Turion 64 ML-34 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR1-400 | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Athlon 64 3300+) vs AMD-V (Turion 64 ML-34). Primary use case: Athlon 64 3300+ targets Retro Desktop, Turion 64 ML-34 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3300+ | Turion 64 ML-34 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Retro Desktop | Mobile |
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