CPU
GPU
Celeron M 723
Turion 64 X2 TL-50
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 M 723 is positioned at rank 1153 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 is on rank 561, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 723
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 723 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Taylor (2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 723 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 M 723 and Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Celeron M 723
The Celeron M 723 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,180 points. Launch price was $69.
Turion 64 X2 TL-50
The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 17 May 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Taylor (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $154.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 723 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron M 723 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-50. The Celeron M 723 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses Taylor (2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 723 scores 1,180 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-50's 1,184 — a 0.3% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-50.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.6 GHz+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Taylor (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,180 | 1,184 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 723 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | S1 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Celeron M 723) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-50). Primary use case: Celeron M 723 targets Legacy Embedded. Direct competitor: Celeron M 723 rivals Core Solo U2100.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Embedded | — |
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