Turion 64 ML-34
VS
Celeron SU2300

Turion 64 ML-34 vs Celeron SU2300

AMD

Turion 64 ML-34

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2005
VS

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-34 is positioned at rank 938 and the Celeron SU2300 is on rank 1223, so the Turion 64 ML-34 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-34

#926
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1709%
#927
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1684%
#928
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1546%
#929
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1539%
#930
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1525%
#932
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1472%
#933
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1412%
#934
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1409%
#935
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1372%
#938
Turion 64 ML-34
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#939
FX-7600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
99%
#940
Athlon II M300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
99%
#944
Athlon Neo X2 L335
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#945
Core i7-3610QE
MSRP: $315|Avg: $105
97%
#948
A8-8600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
96%
#949
FX-9800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
96%
#951
Celeron 1020E
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron SU2300

#1211
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
7209%
#1212
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
7103%
#1213
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
6521%
#1214
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
6491%
#1215
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
6432%
#1217
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
6211%
#1218
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
5956%
#1219
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
5946%
#1220
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
5786%
#1223
Celeron SU2300
MSRP: $134|Avg: $134
100%
#1224
Core i5-560UM
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
100%
#1225
Core i7-660UM
MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A
99%
#1226
C-30
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#1228
Core i7-620UM
MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A
96%
#1230
Celeron 570
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
93%
#1231
Core i7-820QM
MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A
82%
#1233
Core Duo T2700
MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A
69%
#1235
Pentium SU4100
MSRP: $289|Avg: $15
58%
#1236
Core Solo T1400
MSRP: $200|Avg: $5
53%
#1237
Core i7-940XM
MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A
51%
#1238
Core Solo T1350
MSRP: $200|Avg: $70
50%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion 64 ML-34 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron SU2300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 5.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightTurion 64 ML-34Celeron SU2300
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($134)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightTurion 64 ML-34Celeron SU2300
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($134)

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-34 and Celeron SU2300

AMD

Turion 64 ML-34

The Turion 64 ML-34 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: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 515 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Celeron SU2300

The Celeron SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Turion 64 ML-34 is built on the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Turion 64 ML-34 scores 515 against the Celeron SU2300's 545 — a 5.7% lead for the Celeron SU2300. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion 64 ML-34 vs 1 MB on the Celeron SU2300.

FeatureTurion 64 ML-34Celeron SU2300
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
Boost Clock
1.8 GHz
Base Clock
1.2 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
1 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
Process
90 nm
45 nm-50%
Architecture
Lancaster (2005−2006)
PassMark
515
545+6%
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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 ML-34 uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron SU2300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureTurion 64 ML-34Celeron SU2300
Socket
754
BGA956
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR-400
Max RAM Capacity
2 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Turion 64 ML-34) / not specified (Celeron SU2300). Primary use case: Turion 64 ML-34 targets Mobile.

FeatureTurion 64 ML-34Celeron SU2300
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mobile