Turion II Neo K685
VS
Celeron N4000C

Turion II Neo K685 vs Celeron N4000C

AMD

Turion II Neo K685

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Celeron N4000C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2019

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 II Neo K685 is positioned at rank 473 and the Celeron N4000C is on rank 721, so the Turion II Neo K685 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 II Neo K685

#461
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
618%
#462
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
609%
#463
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
559%
#464
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
557%
#465
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
551%
#467
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
533%
#468
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
511%
#469
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
510%
#470
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
496%
#473
Turion II Neo K685
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#488
Processor U300
MSRP: $193|Avg: $180
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000C

#708
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1026%
#709
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1011%
#710
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
928%
#711
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
924%
#712
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
915%
#714
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
884%
#715
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
848%
#716
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
846%
#717
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
823%
#721
Celeron N4000C
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4000C (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightTurion II Neo K685Celeron N4000C
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion II Neo K685 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightTurion II Neo K685Celeron N4000C
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion II Neo K685 and Celeron N4000C

AMD

Turion II Neo K685

The Turion II Neo K685 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,424 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Celeron N4000C

The Celeron N4000C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Turion II Neo K685 and Celeron N4000C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Turion II Neo K685 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000C — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000C. The Turion II Neo K685 is built on the Geneva (2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Turion II Neo K685 scores 1,424 against the Celeron N4000C's 1,430 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron N4000C.

FeatureTurion II Neo K685Celeron N4000C
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.8 GHz
2.6 GHz+44%
Base Clock
1.1 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
Process
45 nm
14 nm-69%
Architecture
Geneva (2010)
PassMark
1,424
1,430
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Memory & Platform

The Turion II Neo K685 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4000C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureTurion II Neo K685Celeron N4000C
Socket
S1g4
FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%