CPU
GPU
Celeron 430
Sempron 3500+
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 Celeron 430 is positioned at rank 1010 and the Sempron 3500+ is on rank 894, so the Sempron 3500+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 430
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3500+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 430 | Sempron 3500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 430 | Sempron 3500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Celeron 430 and Sempron 3500+
Celeron 430
The Celeron 430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 448 points. Launch price was $50.
Sempron 3500+
The Sempron 3500+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 465 points. Launch price was $167.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 430 and Sempron 3500+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 430 versus 2 GHz on the Sempron 3500+ — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Sempron 3500+. The Celeron 430 uses the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Sempron 3500+ uses Palermo (2001−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 430 scores 448 against the Sempron 3500+'s 465 — a 3.7% lead for the Sempron 3500+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Sempron 3500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Conroe-L (2007−2008) | Palermo (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 448 | 465+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 226 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 430 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron 3500+ uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Sempron 3500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron 430) / not specified (Sempron 3500+). Primary use case: Celeron 430 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 430 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Sempron 3500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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