Turion 64 ML-28 vs Celeron N2806

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion 64 ML-28

1 / 1

1,201

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N2806

2 / 2

1,195

0.0%

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 N2806 is on rank 199, so the Celeron N2806 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 N2806

#187

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

368%

#188

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

363%

#189

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

333%

#190

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

332%

#191

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

329%

#193

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

317%

#194

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

304%

#195

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

304%

#196

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

296%

#199

Celeron N2806

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 N2806 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Turion 64 ML-28	Celeron N2806
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 ML-28 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Turion 64 ML-28	Celeron N2806
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.

Turion 64 ML-28 Benchmark Check

Celeron N2806 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 ML-28 and Celeron N2806

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Turion 64 ML-28 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron N2806 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2806 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-28 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2806 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N2806. The Turion 64 ML-28 uses the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron N2806 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 ML-28 scores 1,201 against the Celeron N2806's 1,195 — a 0.5% lead for the Turion 64 ML-28. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Turion 64 ML-28	Celeron N2806
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2 GHz+25%
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Lancaster (2005−2006)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,201	1,195

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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 ML-28 uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2806 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.