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Turion 64 ML-28
Athlon 64 FX-60
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 Turion 64 ML-28 is positioned at rank 556 and the Athlon 64 FX-60 is on rank 1119, so the Turion 64 ML-28 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 ML-28
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion 64 ML-28 | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Toledo (2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion 64 ML-28 | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000) |
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 Turion 64 ML-28 and Athlon 64 FX-60
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.
Athlon 64 FX-60
The Athlon 64 FX-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toledo (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,205 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Turion 64 ML-28 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Athlon 64 FX-60 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 64 FX-60 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-28 versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-60 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-60. The Turion 64 ML-28 uses the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-60 uses Toledo (2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 ML-28 scores 1,201 against the Athlon 64 FX-60's 1,205 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-60. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Turion 64 ML-28 | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Lancaster (2005−2006) | Toledo (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,201 | 1,205 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 480 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion 64 ML-28 uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-60 uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion 64 ML-28 | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 ML-28) / None (Athlon 64 FX-60). Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-60 targets Gaming/Enthusiast.
| Feature | Turion 64 ML-28 | Athlon 64 FX-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Gaming/Enthusiast |
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