Celeron 440
VS
Sempron 130

Celeron 440 vs Sempron 130

Intel

Celeron 440

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2007
VS
AMD

Sempron 130

1 Cores1 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2011

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 440 is positioned at rank 1031 and the Sempron 130 is on rank 880, so the Sempron 130 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 440

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
38964%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
36818%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
26733%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
8053%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
6379%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
5581%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
3196%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
3155%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
2872%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
2872%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2840%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2763%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2725%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2714%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2689%
#396
Ryzen Embedded R2314
MSRP: $300|Avg: $762
96%
#1031
Celeron 440
MSRP: $59|Avg: $10
100%
#1032
A8-3820
MSRP: $280|Avg: $200
97%
#1033
Core i7-860S
MSRP: $299|Avg: $96
97%
#1035
Core 2 Duo E4700
MSRP: $133|Avg: $10
95%
#1036
PRO A10-8770E
MSRP: $395|Avg: $210
95%
#1037
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
MSRP: $230|Avg: $20
95%
#1038
Phenom II X2 B53
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
95%
#1039
Core 2 Quad Q9300
MSRP: $266|Avg: $27
95%
#1040
Core 2 Duo E7200
MSRP: $133|Avg: $133
94%
#1041
Athlon II X4 638
MSRP: $300|Avg: $280
94%
#1043
Phenom X3 8750
MSRP: $195|Avg: $20
93%
#1044
Pentium G4400TE
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
91%
#1045
Celeron 2.60
MSRP: $53|Avg: $10
91%
#1046
Core i7-990X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $225
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 130

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
19159%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
18103%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
13144%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3960%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
3137%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2744%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1572%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1551%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1412%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1412%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1396%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1359%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1340%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1334%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1322%
#880
Sempron 130
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#881
Pentium G6960
MSRP: $89|Avg: $15
99%
#882
Core i5-2500T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $30
99%
#884
Athlon II X2 265
MSRP: $83|Avg: $15
98%
#885
Core i3-2100
MSRP: $117|Avg: $10
97%
#886
A8-3800
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
97%
#887
Pentium E5200
MSRP: $84|Avg: $15
96%
#888
Athlon II X2 235e
MSRP: $69|Avg: $15
96%
#889
Athlon II X2 250e
MSRP: $77|Avg: $15
96%
#890
Core i7-2600S
MSRP: $297|Avg: $99
96%
#891
Athlon II X2 250u
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
96%
#892
Core i3-2125
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
96%
#893
Pentium G6951
MSRP: $89|Avg: $50
96%
#895
Celeron G1820
MSRP: $110|Avg: $15
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Sempron 130 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 440 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron 440Sempron 130
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 (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron 440Sempron 130
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 440 and Sempron 130

Intel

Celeron 440

The Celeron 440 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 472 points. Launch price was $40.

AMD

Sempron 130

The Sempron 130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 488 points. Launch price was $25.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron 440 and Sempron 130 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 440 versus 2.6 GHz on the Sempron 130 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Sempron 130 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron 440 uses the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Sempron 130 uses Sargas (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 440 scores 472 against the Sempron 130's 488 — a 3.3% lead for the Sempron 130. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron 440Sempron 130
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2 GHz
2.6 GHz+30%
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.6 GHz+30%
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512 kB (per core)
Process
65 nm
45 nm-31%
Architecture
Conroe-L (2007−2008)
Sargas (2009−2011)
PassMark
472
488+3%
Geekbench 6 Single
244
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 440 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron 130 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron 440Sempron 130
Socket
LGA775
AM3
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron 440) / not specified (Sempron 130). Primary use case: Celeron 440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 440 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

FeatureCeleron 440Sempron 130
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget