CPU
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Turion 64 MT-28
Pentium M 730
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 Pentium M 730 is on rank 161, so the Pentium M 730 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 Pentium M 730
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion 64 MT-28 | Pentium M 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion 64 MT-28 | Pentium M 730 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium M 730
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.
Pentium M 730
The Pentium M 730 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 435 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Turion 64 MT-28 and Pentium M 730 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 MT-28 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 730 — identical boost frequencies. The Turion 64 MT-28 uses the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium M 730 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 MT-28 scores 445 against the Pentium M 730's 435 — a 2.3% lead for the Turion 64 MT-28. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Turion 64 MT-28 | Pentium M 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Lancaster (2005−2006) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 445+2% | 435 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion 64 MT-28 uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 730 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion 64 MT-28 | Pentium M 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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