Turion 64 MK-38 vs Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Aggregate performance score
Celeron Dual-Core T1400 outperforms Turion 64 MK-38 by an impressive 87% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and Turion 64 MK-38 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2974 | 3191 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Celeron Dual-Core | Turion 64 |
| Power efficiency | 1.16 | 0.70 |
| Architecture codename | Merom-2M (2008) | Richmond |
| Release date | 1 May 2008 (16 years ago) | no data |
Detailed specifications
Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and Turion 64 MK-38 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Boost clock speed | 1.73 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Bus rate | 533 MHz | 800 MHz |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 90 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and Turion 64 MK-38 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Socket | P | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 31 Watt |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
wPrime 32
wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.43 | 0.23 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 1 |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 31 Watt |
Celeron Dual-Core T1400 has a 87% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 38.5% more advanced lithography process.
Turion 64 MK-38, on the other hand, has 12.9% lower power consumption.
The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MK-38 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and Turion 64 MK-38, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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