Celeron 925
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Sempron 145

Celeron 925 vs Sempron 145

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AMD

Sempron 145

1 Cores1 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010

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 925 is positioned at rank 1202 and the Sempron 145 is on rank 838, so the Sempron 145 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 925

#1190
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
5589%
#1191
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
5507%
#1192
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
5055%
#1193
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
5032%
#1194
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4986%
#1196
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4815%
#1197
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4617%
#1198
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4610%
#1199
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
4486%
#1202
Celeron 925
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
100%
#1203
Core 2 Duo E8135
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
97%
#1204
Core 2 Duo U7700
MSRP: $262|Avg: $10
97%
#1205
Core Duo T2400
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
96%
#1206
Core 2 Duo U7600
MSRP: $250|Avg: $5
96%
#1207
Pentium M 735
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
94%
#1208
Core i7-620LM
MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A
93%
#1209
Core i7-740QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
93%
#1211
Core 2 Solo SU3300
MSRP: $262|Avg: $50
91%
#1212
Celeron 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
90%
#1213
Celeron U3600
MSRP: $134|Avg: $134
89%
#1216
Core 2 Quad Q9000
MSRP: $348|Avg: $15
87%
#1217
Core i5-2537M
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 145

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
17193%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
16246%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
11796%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3554%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2815%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2462%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1410%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1392%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1267%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1267%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1253%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1219%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1202%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1197%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1187%
#838
Sempron 145
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#839
Pentium G645
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
100%
#840
Pentium G630
MSRP: $75|Avg: $46
100%
#841
Core i5-2550K
MSRP: $235|Avg: $46
99%
#842
Athlon II X4 600e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#843
Core i7-4785T
MSRP: $306|Avg: $32
99%
#844
Core i5-6442EQ
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
99%
#845
Core i5-4690S
MSRP: $306|Avg: $189
99%
#846
Core i3-3250
MSRP: $138|Avg: $40
98%
#847
Core i3-3240
MSRP: $132|Avg: $15
98%
#848
Pentium G640T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $69
98%
#849
Core i7-5930K
MSRP: $583|Avg: $410
98%
#851
Core i3-3240T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $8
98%
#852
Athlon II X2 240
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Sempron 145 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 925 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.6% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron 925Sempron 145
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron 925Sempron 145
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
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 925 and Sempron 145

Intel

Celeron 925

The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Sempron 145

The Sempron 145 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 544 points. Launch price was $95.

Processing Power

The Sempron 145 is built on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 925 scores 525 against the Sempron 145's 544 — a 3.6% lead for the Sempron 145. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925 vs 0 kB on the Sempron 145.

FeatureCeleron 925Sempron 145
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
2.8 GHz+22%
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Process
45 nm
45 nm
Architecture
Sargas (2009−2011)
PassMark
525
544+4%
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron 925) / not specified (Sempron 145). Primary use case: Celeron 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

FeatureCeleron 925Sempron 145
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget