Celeron 450
VS
Turion 64 ML-34

Celeron 450 vs Turion 64 ML-34

Intel

Celeron 450

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2008
VS
AMD

Turion 64 ML-34

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2005

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 Celeron 450 is positioned at rank 1004 and the Turion 64 ML-34 is on rank 938, so the Turion 64 ML-34 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 450

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
33374%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
31535%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
22897%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
6898%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
5464%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
4780%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
2738%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
2702%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
2460%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
2460%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2432%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2367%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2334%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2324%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2303%
#1003
Core i5-655K
MSRP: $216|Avg: $55
100%
#1004
Celeron 450
MSRP: $53|Avg: $5
100%
#1005
Core 2 Duo E4600
MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6
99%
#1007
Core i7-870S
MSRP: $300|Avg: $80
99%
#1008
Core 2 Duo E6540
MSRP: $163|Avg: $15
98%
#1009
Celeron 430
MSRP: $49|Avg: $10
98%
#1010
Athlon X2 BE-2300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#1011
Core i7-875K
MSRP: $353|Avg: $175
96%
#1012
Core i5-670
MSRP: $284|Avg: $100
96%
#1013
Core i5-680
MSRP: $294|Avg: $10
95%
#1014
Core 2 Duo E4300
MSRP: $113|Avg: $5
95%
#1016
Core 2 Duo E4500
MSRP: $133|Avg: $10
94%
#1018
Core 2 Duo E7600
MSRP: $133|Avg: $50
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 ML-34

#926
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1709%
#927
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1684%
#928
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1546%
#929
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1539%
#930
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1525%
#932
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1472%
#933
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1412%
#934
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1409%
#935
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1372%
#938
Turion 64 ML-34
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#939
FX-7600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
99%
#940
Athlon II M300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
99%
#944
Athlon Neo X2 L335
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#945
Core i7-3610QE
MSRP: $315|Avg: $105
97%
#948
A8-8600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
96%
#949
FX-9800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
96%
#951
Celeron 1020E
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron 450 leads in gaming performance. However, the Turion 64 ML-34 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron 450Turion 64 ML-34
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron 450Turion 64 ML-34
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 450 and Turion 64 ML-34

Intel

Celeron 450

The Celeron 450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 495 points. Launch price was $53.

AMD

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 Celeron 450 and Turion 64 ML-34 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 450 versus 1.8 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-34 — a 20% clock advantage for the Celeron 450. The Celeron 450 uses the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Turion 64 ML-34 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 450 scores 495 against the Turion 64 ML-34's 515 — a 4% lead for the Turion 64 ML-34. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron 450Turion 64 ML-34
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz+22%
1.8 GHz
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
1 MB+100%
Process
65 nm-28%
90 nm
Architecture
Conroe-L (2007−2008)
Lancaster (2005−2006)
PassMark
495
515+4%
Geekbench 6 Multi
269
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 450 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion 64 ML-34 uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron 450 versus DDR-400 on the Turion 64 ML-34 — the Celeron 450 supports -202% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 450 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 450) vs 1 (Turion 64 ML-34). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron 450) vs 16 (Turion 64 ML-34) — the Turion 64 ML-34 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureCeleron 450Turion 64 ML-34
Socket
LGA775
754
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
DDR-400
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
RAM Channels
2+100%
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
16
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 450) vs AMD-V (Turion 64 ML-34). Primary use case: Celeron 450 targets Budget, Turion 64 ML-34 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron 450 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

FeatureCeleron 450Turion 64 ML-34
Integrated GPU
No
No
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
No
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget
Mobile