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Turion 64 MT-28
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
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 MT-28 is positioned at rank 984 and the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 980, so the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ 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 MT-28
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion 64 MT-28 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion 64 MT-28 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 MT-28 and Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Turion 64 MT-28
The Turion 64 MT-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: 445 points. Launch price was $69.
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
The Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 450 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Turion 64 MT-28 and Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 MT-28 versus 2 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+. The Turion 64 MT-28 uses the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ uses Oakville (2003−2004). In PassMark, the Turion 64 MT-28 scores 445 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 1.1% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+.
| Feature | Turion 64 MT-28 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K |
| Process | 90 nm | — |
| Architecture | Lancaster (2005−2006) | Oakville (2003−2004) |
| PassMark | 445 | 450+1% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the 754 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Turion 64 MT-28 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 MT-28) / false (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Turion 64 MT-28 | Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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