Celeron E1200
VS
Turion 64 ML-44

Celeron E1200 vs Turion 64 ML-44

Intel

Celeron E1200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2008
VS
AMD

Turion 64 ML-44

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2006

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 E1200 is positioned at rank 952 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 E1200

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
24838%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
23469%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
17041%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
5134%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
4066%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
3557%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
2037%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
2011%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1831%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1831%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1810%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1761%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1737%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1730%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1714%
#952
Celeron E1200
MSRP: $53|Avg: $98
100%
#954
Core i5-660
MSRP: $196|Avg: $150
99%
#955
Athlon II X2 250
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
99%
#956
Core i3-2120T
MSRP: $127|Avg: $38
98%
#957
Phenom II X3 720
MSRP: $130|Avg: $64
98%
#958
Pentium E6300
MSRP: $84|Avg: $15
98%
#959
Core i5-661
MSRP: $196|Avg: $40
97%
#960
Core i5-750
MSRP: $210|Avg: $30
97%
#961
Core i3-4150
MSRP: $281|Avg: $70
97%
#962
Core i3-2100T
MSRP: $127|Avg: $127
96%
#963
Pentium E2210
MSRP: $84|Avg: $15
95%
#964
Core i3-560
MSRP: $138|Avg: $10
95%
#965
Core i3-550
MSRP: $138|Avg: $5
94%
#966
Core i7-980
MSRP: $583|Avg: $50
94%
#967
Pentium G3250
MSRP: $171|Avg: $25
94%
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

Performance Trade-off: The Turion 64 ML-44 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron E1200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 3.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron E1200Turion 64 ML-44
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($98)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron E1200Turion 64 ML-44
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($98)
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 E1200 and Turion 64 ML-44

Intel

Celeron E1200

The Celeron E1200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $40.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

The Celeron E1200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Turion 64 ML-44 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron E1200 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron E1200 versus 2.4 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-44 — a 40% clock advantage for the Turion 64 ML-44. The Celeron E1200 uses the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Turion 64 ML-44 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E1200 scores 665 against the Turion 64 ML-44's 645 — a 3.1% lead for the Celeron E1200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron E1200Turion 64 ML-44
Cores / Threads
2 / 2+100%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
1.6 GHz
2.4 GHz+50%
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB (total)
1 MB+100%
Process
65 nm-28%
90 nm
Architecture
Allendale (2006−2009)
Lancaster (2005−2006)
PassMark
665+3%
645
Geekbench 6 Single
210
Geekbench 6 Multi
380
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron E1200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion 64 ML-44 uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron E1200Turion 64 ML-44
Socket
LGA775
754
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron E1200) / not specified (Turion 64 ML-44). Primary use case: Celeron E1200 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1200 rivals Pentium E2140.

FeatureCeleron E1200Turion 64 ML-44
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget