CPU
GPU
Celeron N3450
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
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 N3450 is positioned at rank 122 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is on rank 301, so the Celeron N3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3450
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3450 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Griffin (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3450 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N3450 and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Celeron N3450
The Celeron N3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,981 points. Launch price was $107.
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Griffin (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,965 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N3450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron N3450 versus 2.4 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86. The Celeron N3450 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses Griffin (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3450 scores 1,981 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86's 1,965 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron N3450. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3450 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Griffin (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,981 | 1,965 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3450 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Celeron N3450 versus DDR2-800 on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 — the Celeron N3450 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N3450 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron N3450) vs 0 (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86) — the Celeron N3450 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron N3450 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | S1g2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+119900% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 4 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N3450) vs AMD-V (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86). The Celeron N3450 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron N3450 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | Celeron N3450 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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