Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 vs Celeron 4305U
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Celeron 4305U
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-85 is positioned at rank 413 and the Celeron 4305U is on rank 109, so the Celeron 4305U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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-85 and Celeron 4305U
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 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: 1,585 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 4305U
The Celeron 4305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,562 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 and Celeron 4305U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 4305U — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses the Puma (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 4305U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 scores 1,585 against the Celeron 4305U's 1,562 — a 1.5% lead for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305U.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+5% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Puma (2008−2009) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,585+1% | 1,562 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 4305U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g2 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85) / true (Celeron 4305U). The Celeron 4305U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 610), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305U rivals Pentium Gold 5405U.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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