Celeron 1017U vs Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

Celeron 1017U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2013

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1017U

2 / 2

1,508

+0.3%

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

2 / 2

1,503

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Celeron 1017U is positioned at rank 975 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 is on rank 444, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1017U

#963

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1946%

#964

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1917%

#965

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1760%

#966

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1752%

#967

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1736%

#969

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1676%

#970

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1607%

#971

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1605%

#972

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1562%

#975

Celeron 1017U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

100%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

#432

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

586%

#433

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

577%

#434

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

530%

#435

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

527%

#436

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

523%

#438

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

505%

#439

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

484%

#440

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

483%

#441

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

470%

#444

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1017U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron 1017U	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron 1017U	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron 1017U Benchmark Check

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1017U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

Celeron 1017U

The Celeron 1017U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,508 points. Launch price was $69.

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,503 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 1017U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 1017U versus 2.1 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 — a 27% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80. The Celeron 1017U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 uses Puma (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1017U scores 1,508 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80's 1,503 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron 1017U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 1017U vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80.

Feature	Celeron 1017U	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.1 GHz+31%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Puma (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,508	1,503

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1017U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.