Turion 64 ML-28
VS
Celeron M U3400

Turion 64 ML-28 vs Celeron M U3400

AMD

Turion 64 ML-28

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2005
VS
Intel

Celeron M U3400

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.06 GHz2010

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 Celeron M U3400 is on rank 998, 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 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 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 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.
InsightTurion 64 ML-28Celeron M U3400
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightTurion 64 ML-28Celeron M U3400
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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 Turion 64 ML-28 and Celeron M U3400

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.

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.

Processing Power

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

FeatureTurion 64 ML-28Celeron M U3400
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock
1.6 GHz+51%
1.06 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
2 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512 kB
Process
90 nm
32 nm-64%
Architecture
Lancaster (2005−2006)
Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark
1,201
1,205
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Memory & Platform

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

FeatureTurion 64 ML-28Celeron M U3400
Socket
754
BGA1288
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0