CPU
GPU
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Celeron G1620
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 G1620 is on rank 590, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 G1620
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 G1620
The Celeron G1620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,586 points. Launch price was $208.
Processing Power
Both the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 and Celeron G1620 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1620 — a 16% clock advantage for the Celeron G1620. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses the Puma (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G1620 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 scores 1,585 against the Celeron G1620's 1,586 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G1620. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.7 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Puma (2008−2009) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,585 | 1,586 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 441 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 760 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1620 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g2 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85) / VT-x, EPT (Celeron G1620). The Celeron G1620 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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