CPU
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Turion 64 ML-30
Pentium M 750
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-30 is positioned at rank 961 and the Pentium M 750 is on rank 131, so the Pentium M 750 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-30
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion 64 ML-30 | Pentium M 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion 64 ML-30 | Pentium M 750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turion 64 ML-30 and Pentium M 750
Turion 64 ML-30
The Turion 64 ML-30 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: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium M 750
The Pentium M 750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Turion 64 ML-30 and Pentium M 750 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-30 versus 1.86 GHz on the Pentium M 750 — a 15% clock advantage for the Pentium M 750. The Turion 64 ML-30 uses the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium M 750 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 ML-30 scores 475 against the Pentium M 750's 485 — a 2.1% lead for the Pentium M 750. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Turion 64 ML-30 | Pentium M 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.86 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Lancaster (2005−2006) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 475 | 485+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Turion 64 ML-30 uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 750 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion 64 ML-30 | Pentium M 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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