CPU
GPU
Celeron M 743
Turion Neo X2 L625
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 743 is positioned at rank 1029 and the Turion Neo X2 L625 is on rank 513, so the Turion Neo X2 L625 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 743
Performance Per Dollar Turion Neo X2 L625
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 743 | Turion Neo X2 L625 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 743 | Turion Neo X2 L625 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 743 and Turion Neo X2 L625
Celeron M 743
The Celeron M 743 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA965. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,324 points. Launch price was $107.
Turion Neo X2 L625
The Turion Neo X2 L625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,313 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 743 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Turion Neo X2 L625 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Turion Neo X2 L625 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Celeron M 743 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion Neo X2 L625 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Turion Neo X2 L625. The Celeron M 743 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 uses Congo (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 743 scores 1,324 against the Turion Neo X2 L625's 1,313 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron M 743.
| Feature | Celeron M 743 | Turion Neo X2 L625 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz+23% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Congo (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,324 | 1,313 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 743 uses the BGA965 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron M 743 | Turion Neo X2 L625 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA965 | ASB1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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