CPU
GPU
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Celeron G3900T
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 X2 Ultra ZM-84 is positioned at rank 319 and the Celeron G3900T is on rank 451, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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 X2 Ultra ZM-84 and Celeron G3900T
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 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: 2.3 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: 1,886 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G3900T
The Celeron G3900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,900 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 and Celeron G3900T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G3900T — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900T. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses the Puma (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G3900T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 scores 1,886 against the Celeron G3900T's 1,900 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G3900T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3900T.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Puma (2008−2009) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,886 | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 514 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 903 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G3900T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g2 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84) / VT-x (Celeron G3900T). The Celeron G3900T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900T rivals Pentium G4400T.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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