Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 vs Celeron 1017U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

2 / 2

1,503

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 1017U

2 / 2

1,508

+0.3%

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 X2 Ultra ZM-80 is positioned at rank 444 and the Celeron 1017U is on rank 975, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 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 X2 Ultra ZM-80

#432

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

586%

#433

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

577%

#434

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

530%

#435

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

527%

#436

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

523%

#438

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

505%

#439

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

484%

#440

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

483%

#441

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

470%

#444

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1017U

#963

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1946%

#964

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1917%

#965

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1760%

#966

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1752%

#967

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1736%

#969

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1676%

#970

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1607%

#971

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1605%

#972

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1562%

#975

Celeron 1017U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

100%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1017U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80	Celeron 1017U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80	Celeron 1017U
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 X2 Ultra ZM-80 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1017U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 and Celeron 1017U

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,503 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 1017U

The Celeron 1017U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,508 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 and Celeron 1017U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 1017U — a 27% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 uses the Puma (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 1017U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 scores 1,503 against the Celeron 1017U's 1,508 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron 1017U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1017U.

Feature	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80	Celeron 1017U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz+31%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Puma (2008−2009)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,503	1,508

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Memory & Platform

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1017U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.