Celeron D 352 vs Sempron LE-1250
Celeron D 352
Sempron LE-1250
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 D 352 is positioned at rank 1062 and the Sempron LE-1250 is on rank 919, so the Sempron LE-1250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron D 352
Performance Per Dollar Sempron LE-1250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron D 352 | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sparta (2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron D 352 | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 D 352 and Sempron LE-1250
Celeron D 352
The Celeron D 352 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 86 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 418 points. Launch price was $69.
Sempron LE-1250
The Sempron LE-1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Sparta (2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 420 points. Launch price was $29.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron D 352 and Sempron LE-1250 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron D 352 versus 2.2 GHz on the Sempron LE-1250 — a 37% clock advantage for the Celeron D 352. The Celeron D 352 uses the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Sempron LE-1250 uses Sparta (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron D 352 scores 418 against the Sempron LE-1250's 420 — a 0.5% lead for the Sempron LE-1250. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+45% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Cedar Mill (2006) | Sparta (2007) |
| PassMark | 418 | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron D 352 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron LE-1250 uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Celeron D 352) / not specified (Sempron LE-1250). Primary use case: Celeron D 352 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Celeron D 352 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron D 352 delivers 27.9 pts/$ vs 21.0 pts/$ for the Sempron LE-1250 — making the Celeron D 352 the 28.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.9+33% | 21.0 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2007 |
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