Celeron N2830 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-50

CPU

GPU

Celeron N2830

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.41 GHz2014

Turion 64 X2 TL-50

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2830

2 / 2

1,185

+0.1%

1,184

0.0%

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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 N2830 is positioned at rank 82 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 is on rank 561, so the Celeron N2830 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 N2830

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

92%

#70

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

248%

#71

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

244%

#72

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

224%

#73

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

223%

#74

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

221%

#76

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

213%

#77

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

205%

#78

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

204%

#79

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

199%

#82

Celeron N2830

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-50

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

98%

#549

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

743%

#550

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

732%

#551

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

672%

#552

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

669%

#553

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

663%

#555

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

640%

#556

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

614%

#557

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

613%

#558

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

597%

#561

Turion 64 X2 TL-50

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N2830 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N2830	Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Taylor (2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 (2006) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N2830	Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Celeron N2830 Benchmark Check

Turion 64 X2 TL-50 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2830 and Turion 64 X2 TL-50

Celeron N2830

The Celeron N2830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $107.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N2830 and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.41 GHz on the Celeron N2830 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 — a 40.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N2830. The Celeron N2830 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses Taylor (2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2830 scores 1,185 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-50's 1,184 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron N2830.

Feature	Celeron N2830	Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.41 GHz+51%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.16 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	22 nm-76%	90 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Taylor (2006)
PassMark	1,185	1,184

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2830 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N2830	Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Socket	FCBGA1170	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N2830) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-50). The Celeron N2830 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2830 rivals AMD A6-6310.