Celeron 2.20 vs Mobile Sempron SI-40

Celeron 2.20

1 Cores1 Thrd73 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2002

Mobile Sempron SI-40

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 2.20

1 / 1

305

0.0%

322

+5.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 Celeron 2.20 is positioned at rank 1081 and the Mobile Sempron SI-40 is on rank 1182, so the Celeron 2.20 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 Celeron 2.20

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

80755%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

76306%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

55404%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

16691%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

13221%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

11566%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

6624%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

6538%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

5953%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

5952%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

5886%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

5727%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

5647%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

5624%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

5573%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

100%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

93%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

93%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

91%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

90%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

89%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

86%

#1088

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

85%

#1089

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

85%

#1090

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

85%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

85%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

84%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

84%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

80%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

78%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Sempron SI-40

#1170

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4556%

#1171

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4489%

#1172

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4121%

#1173

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4102%

#1174

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4065%

#1176

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3925%

#1177

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3764%

#1178

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3758%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3657%

#1182

Mobile Sempron SI-40

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

97%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

94%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

94%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

93%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

91%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

88%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

87%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

87%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Mobile Sempron SI-40 (2008) utilizes 65 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 2.20	Mobile Sempron SI-40
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sable (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 2.20 (2002) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 2.20	Mobile Sempron SI-40
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Celeron 2.20 Benchmark Check

Mobile Sempron SI-40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 2.20 and Mobile Sempron SI-40

Celeron 2.20

The Celeron 2.20 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 305 points. Launch price was $69.

Mobile Sempron SI-40

The Mobile Sempron SI-40 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Sable (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 322 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 2.20 and Mobile Sempron SI-40 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 2.20 versus 2 GHz on the Mobile Sempron SI-40 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 2.20. The Celeron 2.20 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Mobile Sempron SI-40 uses Sable (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2.20 scores 305 against the Mobile Sempron SI-40's 322 — a 5.4% lead for the Mobile Sempron SI-40.

Feature	Celeron 2.20	Mobile Sempron SI-40
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	128 kB	512 kB+300%
Process	130 nm	65 nm-50%
Architecture	Northwood (2002−2004)	Sable (2008−2009)
PassMark	305	322+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 2.20 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile Sempron SI-40 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 2.20	Mobile Sempron SI-40
Socket	PGA478	S1g2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR1-400	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron 2.20) / not specified (Mobile Sempron SI-40). Primary use case: Celeron 2.20 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2.20 rivals Pentium 4 2.40.