Turion 64 ML-28
VS
Pentium 3805U

Turion 64 ML-28 vs Pentium 3805U

AMD

Turion 64 ML-28

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2005
VS
Intel

Pentium 3805U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2015

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 Pentium 3805U is on rank 344, so the Pentium 3805U 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 Pentium 3805U

#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
98%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
97%
#332
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
491%
#333
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
483%
#334
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
444%
#335
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
442%
#336
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
438%
#338
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
423%
#339
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
405%
#340
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
405%
#341
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
394%
#344
Pentium 3805U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 3805U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightTurion 64 ML-28Pentium 3805U
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 (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 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.
InsightTurion 64 ML-28Pentium 3805U
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 ML-28 and Pentium 3805U

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

Pentium 3805U

The Pentium 3805U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $161.

Processing Power

The Turion 64 ML-28 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium 3805U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium 3805U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-28 versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3805U — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 3805U. The Turion 64 ML-28 uses the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium 3805U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 ML-28 scores 1,201 against the Pentium 3805U's 1,196 — a 0.4% lead for the Turion 64 ML-28. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion 64 ML-28 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3805U.

FeatureTurion 64 ML-28Pentium 3805U
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock
1.6 GHz
1.9 GHz+19%
Base Clock
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB+100%
256K (per core)
Process
90 nm
14 nm-84%
Architecture
Lancaster (2005−2006)
Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark
1,201
1,196
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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 ML-28 uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3805U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureTurion 64 ML-28Pentium 3805U
Socket
754
FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 ML-28) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium 3805U). The Pentium 3805U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Turion 64 ML-28 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 3805U targets Mobile.

FeatureTurion 64 ML-28Pentium 3805U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Broadwell)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Mobile