CPU
GPU
Celeron 900
Sempron 140
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 900 is positioned at rank 1193 and the Sempron 140 is on rank 864, so the Sempron 140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 900
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 900 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 900 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 900 and Sempron 140
Celeron 900
The Celeron 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $69.
Sempron 140
The Sempron 140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 July 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 513 points. Launch price was $40.
Processing Power
The Sempron 140 is built on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 900 scores 485 against the Sempron 140's 513 — a 5.6% lead for the Sempron 140. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 220 vs 292, a 28.1% lead for the Sempron 140 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 900 vs 0 kB on the Sempron 140.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Sargas (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 485 | 513+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220 | 292+33% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 229 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 900 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 140 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Memory channels: 1 (Celeron 900) vs 2 (Sempron 140). Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 900) and AM3,AM2+ (Sempron 140).
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Only the Sempron 140 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 900) vs AMD-V (Sempron 140). Primary use case: Celeron 900 targets Budget, Sempron 140 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 900 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Sempron 140 rivals Celeron 420.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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