Celeron B720 vs Turion 64 ML-44

Celeron B720

1 Cores1 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2012

Turion 64 ML-44

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B720

1 / 1

665

+3.1%

645

0.0%

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 B720 is positioned at rank 1091 and the Turion 64 ML-44 is on rank 846, so the Turion 64 ML-44 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 B720

#1078

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3088%

#1079

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3043%

#1080

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2794%

#1081

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2781%

#1082

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2756%

#1084

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2661%

#1085

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2552%

#1086

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2547%

#1087

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2479%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1092

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1093

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1095

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1096

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1097

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

98%

#1098

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1099

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1100

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

97%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1103

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1104

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 ML-44

#834

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1365%

#835

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1345%

#836

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1234%

#837

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1229%

#838

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1218%

#840

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1176%

#841

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1127%

#842

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1126%

#843

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1095%

#846

Turion 64 ML-44

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

98%

#854

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#856

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

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 B720 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron B720	Turion 64 ML-44
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 ML-44 (2006) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron B720	Turion 64 ML-44
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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 B720 Benchmark Check

Turion 64 ML-44 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B720 and Turion 64 ML-44

Celeron B720

The Celeron B720 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $70.

Turion 64 ML-44

The Turion 64 ML-44 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: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 645 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron B720 and Turion 64 ML-44 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron B720 versus 2.4 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-44 — a 34.1% clock advantage for the Turion 64 ML-44. The Celeron B720 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion 64 ML-44 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B720 scores 665 against the Turion 64 ML-44's 645 — a 3.1% lead for the Celeron B720. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B720 vs 0 kB on the Turion 64 ML-44.

Feature	Celeron B720	Turion 64 ML-44
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.4 GHz+41%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-64%	90 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Lancaster (2005−2006)
PassMark	665+3%	645

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B720 uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion 64 ML-44 uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron B720	Turion 64 ML-44
Socket	G2	754
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B720) / not specified (Turion 64 ML-44). The Celeron B720 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Turion 64 ML-44 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B720 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B720 rivals Pentium 967.