Turion 64 MT-40 vs Celeron N2808

Turion 64 MT-40

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2005

Celeron N2808

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.25 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion 64 MT-40

1 / 1

600

0.0%

Athlon 64 2000+

Athlon 64 2600+

Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

Athlon 64 3300+

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N2808

2 / 2

615

+2.5%

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-40 is positioned at rank 880 and the Celeron N2808 is on rank 1192, so the Turion 64 MT-40 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 MT-40

#867

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1467%

#868

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1446%

#869

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1327%

#870

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1321%

#871

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1309%

#873

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1264%

#874

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1212%

#875

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1210%

#876

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1178%

#880

Turion 64 MT-40

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#881

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#883

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#888

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#889

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

98%

#890

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#891

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#894

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2808

#1180

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5103%

#1181

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5028%

#1182

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4616%

#1183

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4595%

#1184

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4553%

#1186

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4397%

#1187

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4216%

#1188

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4209%

#1189

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4096%

#1192

Celeron N2808

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

98%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

97%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

95%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

93%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

92%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

91%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

89%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

89%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

88%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

88%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N2808 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Turion 64 MT-40	Celeron N2808
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 (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion 64 MT-40 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Turion 64 MT-40	Celeron N2808
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Turion 64 MT-40 Benchmark Check

Celeron N2808 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 MT-40 and Celeron N2808

Turion 64 MT-40

The Turion 64 MT-40 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: 2.2 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: 600 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N2808

The Celeron N2808 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.58 GHz, with boost up to 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Turion 64 MT-40 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron N2808 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2808 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Turion 64 MT-40 versus 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2808 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N2808. The Turion 64 MT-40 uses the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron N2808 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 MT-40 scores 600 against the Celeron N2808's 615 — a 2.5% lead for the Celeron N2808. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Turion 64 MT-40	Celeron N2808
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.25 GHz+2%
Base Clock	—	1.58 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Lancaster (2005−2006)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	600	615+3%

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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 MT-40 uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2808 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion 64 MT-40	Celeron N2808
Socket	754	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 MT-40) / VT-x (Celeron N2808). The Celeron N2808 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Turion 64 MT-40 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2808 targets Mobile.