Celeron J3355 vs Turion 64 ML-28
Celeron J3355
Turion 64 ML-28
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 J3355 is positioned at rank 425 and the Turion 64 ML-28 is on rank 556, so the Celeron J3355 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3355
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 ML-28
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3355 | Turion 64 ML-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3355 | Turion 64 ML-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 J3355 and Turion 64 ML-28
Celeron J3355
The Celeron J3355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,203 points. Launch price was $107.
Turion 64 ML-28
The Turion 64 ML-28 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: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,201 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron J3355 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Turion 64 ML-28 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron J3355 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J3355 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-28 — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Celeron J3355. The Celeron J3355 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion 64 ML-28 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3355 scores 1,203 against the Turion 64 ML-28's 1,201 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron J3355. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | Turion 64 ML-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+56% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-84% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,203 | 1,201 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3355 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion 64 ML-28 uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | Turion 64 ML-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron J3355) / not specified (Turion 64 ML-28). The Celeron J3355 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 500), while the Turion 64 ML-28 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3355 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J3355 rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | Turion 64 ML-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 500 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Low Power | — |
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