Celeron 925 vs Turion 64 ML-34

Celeron 925

35 WW2011

Turion 64 ML-34

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 925

525

+1.9%

515

0.0%

Athlon XP 2200+

Athlon XP 2600+

Athlon 64 2600+

Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

Ryzen 5 8640HS

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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 925 is positioned at rank 1202 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 925

#1190

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5589%

#1191

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5507%

#1192

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5055%

#1193

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5032%

#1194

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4986%

#1196

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4815%

#1197

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4617%

#1198

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4610%

#1199

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4486%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

97%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

97%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

96%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

96%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

94%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

93%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

91%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

90%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

89%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

87%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

87%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 925 (2011) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 925	Turion 64 ML-34
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 ML-34 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 925	Turion 64 ML-34
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ 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.

Celeron 925 Benchmark Check

Turion 64 ML-34 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 925 and Turion 64 ML-34

Celeron 925

The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Turion 64 ML-34 is built on the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 925 scores 525 against the Turion 64 ML-34's 515 — a 1.9% lead for the Celeron 925. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925 vs 0 kB on the Turion 64 ML-34.

Feature	Celeron 925	Turion 64 ML-34
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	45 nm-50%	90 nm
Architecture	—	Lancaster (2005−2006)
PassMark	525+2%	515

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 925 versus DDR-400 on the Turion 64 ML-34 — the Celeron 925 supports -203% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 925 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron 925) vs 16 (Turion 64 ML-34) — the Turion 64 ML-34 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Celeron 925	Turion 64 ML-34
Socket	—	754
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR-400
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 925) vs AMD-V (Turion 64 ML-34). Primary use case: Celeron 925 targets Budget, Turion 64 ML-34 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.