Celeron N2806 vs Turion 64 ML-28
Celeron N2806
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 N2806 is positioned at rank 199 and the Turion 64 ML-28 is on rank 556, so the Celeron N2806 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2806
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 ML-28
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2806 | Turion 64 ML-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2806 | 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 N2806 and Turion 64 ML-28
Celeron N2806
The Celeron N2806 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,195 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 N2806 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Turion 64 ML-28 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron N2806 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron N2806 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-28 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N2806. The Celeron N2806 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion 64 ML-28 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2806 scores 1,195 against the Turion 64 ML-28's 1,201 — a 0.5% lead for the Turion 64 ML-28. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2806 | Turion 64 ML-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+25% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-76% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,195 | 1,201 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2806 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion 64 ML-28 uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N2806 | Turion 64 ML-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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