Turion 64 ML-44
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Pentium T2330

Turion 64 ML-44 vs Pentium T2330

AMD

Turion 64 ML-44

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2006
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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-44 is positioned at rank 846 and the Pentium T2330 is on rank 1220, so the Turion 64 ML-44 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-44

#834
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1365%
#835
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1345%
#836
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1234%
#837
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1229%
#838
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1218%
#840
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1176%
#841
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1127%
#842
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1126%
#843
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1095%
#846
Turion 64 ML-44
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
98%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
98%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2330

#1208
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
6623%
#1209
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
6526%
#1210
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
5991%
#1211
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
5964%
#1212
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
5909%
#1214
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
5707%
#1215
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
5472%
#1216
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
5463%
#1217
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
5316%
#1220
Pentium T2330
MSRP: $150|Avg: $7
100%
#1221
Z-01
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
97%
#1222
Pentium T2310
MSRP: $150|Avg: $14
94%
#1223
Celeron SU2300
MSRP: $134|Avg: $134
92%
#1224
Core i5-560UM
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
92%
#1225
Core i7-660UM
MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A
91%
#1226
C-30
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
91%
#1228
Core i7-620UM
MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A
88%
#1230
Celeron 570
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
85%
#1232
Core i7-820QM
MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A
75%
#1233
Core Duo T2700
MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A
63%
#1235
Pentium SU4100
MSRP: $289|Avg: $15
53%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion 64 ML-44 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T2330 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 3.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightTurion 64 ML-44Pentium T2330
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($7)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightTurion 64 ML-44Pentium T2330
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($7)

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-44 and Pentium T2330

AMD

Turion 64 ML-44

The Turion 64 ML-44 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: 2.4 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: 645 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Pentium T2330

The Pentium T2330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Turion 64 ML-44 is built on the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Turion 64 ML-44 scores 645 against the Pentium T2330's 665 — a 3.1% lead for the Pentium T2330. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion 64 ML-44 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2330.

FeatureTurion 64 ML-44Pentium T2330
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
1 MB
Process
90 nm
65 nm-28%
Architecture
Lancaster (2005−2006)
PassMark
645
665+3%
Geekbench 6 Single
223
Geekbench 6 Multi
402
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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 ML-44 uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium T2330 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureTurion 64 ML-44Pentium T2330
Socket
754
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-533
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 ML-44) / No (Pentium T2330).

FeatureTurion 64 ML-44Pentium T2330
Integrated GPU
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No