Celeron 925 vs Turion 64 ML-34

CPU

GPU

Celeron 925

35 WW2011

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Turion 64 ML-34

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2005

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Celeron 925 vs Turion 64 ML-34 Performance Spectrum

Celeron 925

525

+1.9%

515

0.0%

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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.

Celeron 925 vs Turion 64 ML-34 FPS Benchmarks

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Celeron 925 vs Turion 64 ML-34: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron 925

2011

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $100 MSRP, while Turion 64 ML-34 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Turion 64 ML-34

2005

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (515 vs 525).

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron 925 better than Turion 64 ML-34?

Yes. Celeron 925 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you 1.9% better PassMark and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Celeron 925 has the edge because it leads the single-thread side of this matchup with 1.9% stronger overall PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron 925 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.9% better PassMark.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron 925 is the better buy right now. Celeron 925 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $100 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 1.9% higher PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (5.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron 925 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2005). That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Celeron 925 vs Turion 64 ML-34 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 -433.2% 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 — 100% 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	No	No
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.