Celeron 560 vs Sempron 3600+

Celeron 560

31 WW2008

Sempron 3600+

1 Cores1 Thrd62 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 560

475

0.0%

485

+2.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 560 is positioned at rank 1199 and the Sempron 3600+ is on rank 1075, so the Sempron 3600+ 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 560

#1187

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5494%

#1188

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5414%

#1189

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4970%

#1190

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4948%

#1191

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4902%

#1193

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4734%

#1194

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4539%

#1195

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4532%

#1196

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4410%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

100%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

96%

#1204

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

96%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

95%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

95%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

91%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

91%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

89%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

89%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3600+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

67471%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

63753%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

46290%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

13945%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

11046%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

9663%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

5535%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

5462%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4974%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4973%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

4918%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

4785%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

4718%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

4699%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

4656%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

100%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

88%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

86%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

85%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

85%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

84%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

77%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

77%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

76%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

75%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

74%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

72%

#1088

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

71%

#1089

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

71%

#1090

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Sempron 3600+ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 560 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 560	Sempron 3600+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron 560 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $20), it costs 75% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 292% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Sempron 3600+.

Insight	Celeron 560	Sempron 3600+
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+292%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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 560 Benchmark Check

Sempron 3600+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 560 and Sempron 3600+

Celeron 560

The Celeron 560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.

Sempron 3600+

The Sempron 3600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Manila (2001−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $12.

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Processing Power

The Sempron 3600+ is built on the Manila (2001−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 560 scores 475 against the Sempron 3600+'s 485 — a 2.1% lead for the Sempron 3600+. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 560 vs 0 kB on the Sempron 3600+.

Feature	Celeron 560	Sempron 3600+
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.13 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	256K
Process	65 nm-28%	90 nm
Architecture	—	Manila (2001−2006)
PassMark	475	485+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 560 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 3600+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 560) vs 1 (Sempron 3600+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Celeron 560	Sempron 3600+
Socket	PGA478	AM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 560) vs None (Sempron 3600+). Primary use case: Celeron 560 targets Budget, Sempron 3600+ targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 560 rivals Pentium T2310.

Feature	Celeron 560	Sempron 3600+
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	None
Target Use	Budget	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 560 launched at $89 MSRP, while the Sempron 3600+ debuted at $105. At current prices ($5 vs $20), the Celeron 560 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 560 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 24.3 pts/$ for the Sempron 3600+ — making the Celeron 560 the 118.7% better value option.