Celeron M U3400
VS
Turion 64 ML-28

Celeron M U3400 vs Turion 64 ML-28

Intel

Celeron M U3400

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.06 GHz2010
VS
AMD

Turion 64 ML-28

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2005

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 U3400 is positioned at rank 998 and the Turion 64 ML-28 is on rank 556, so the Turion 64 ML-28 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 M U3400

#986
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2094%
#987
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2064%
#988
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1894%
#989
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1886%
#990
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1869%
#992
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1804%
#993
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1730%
#994
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1727%
#995
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1681%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
100%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
100%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
100%
#1001
Athlon II M340
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
100%
#1005
Pentium P6000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
98%
#1007
Core i7-3630QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1008
Core i7-3610QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1009
Core i3-1115GRE
MSRP: $338|Avg: $480
97%
#1010
Pentium A1020
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
97%
#1011
Core i7-4702MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
97%
#1012
Pentium N4200
MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89
96%
#1013
Pentium J2900
MSRP: $94|Avg: $20
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 ML-28

#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
98%
#544
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
733%
#545
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
722%
#546
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
663%
#547
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
660%
#548
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
654%
#550
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
632%
#551
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
606%
#552
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
605%
#553
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
588%
#556
Turion 64 ML-28
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#557
Pentium P6200
MSRP: $60|Avg: $25
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion 64 ML-28 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M U3400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron M U3400Turion 64 ML-28
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron M U3400Turion 64 ML-28
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
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 M U3400 and Turion 64 ML-28

Intel

Celeron M U3400

The Celeron M U3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.06 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,205 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

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 M U3400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Turion 64 ML-28 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron M U3400 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Celeron M U3400 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-28 — a 40.6% clock advantage for the Turion 64 ML-28. The Celeron M U3400 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion 64 ML-28 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M U3400 scores 1,205 against the Turion 64 ML-28's 1,201 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron M U3400. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M U3400 vs 0 kB on the Turion 64 ML-28.

FeatureCeleron M U3400Turion 64 ML-28
Cores / Threads
2 / 2+100%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
1.06 GHz
1.6 GHz+51%
L3 Cache
2 MB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512 kB
Process
32 nm-64%
90 nm
Architecture
Arrandale (2010−2011)
Lancaster (2005−2006)
PassMark
1,205
1,201
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M U3400 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion 64 ML-28 uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron M U3400Turion 64 ML-28
Socket
BGA1288
754
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0