CPU
GPU
Celeron J1750
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 J1750 is positioned at rank 1234 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 J1750
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J1750 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J1750 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 J1750 and Sempron 140
Celeron J1750
The Celeron J1750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $72.
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 Celeron J1750 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Sempron 140 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron J1750 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.41 GHz on the Celeron J1750 versus 2.7 GHz on the Sempron 140 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Sempron 140 (base: 2.41 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Celeron J1750 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Sempron 140 uses Sargas (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J1750 scores 505 against the Sempron 140's 513 — a 1.6% lead for the Sempron 140. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 150 vs 292, a 64.3% lead for the Sempron 140 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1750 vs 0 kB on the Sempron 140.
| Feature | Celeron J1750 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.41 GHz | 2.7 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.41 GHz | 2.7 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-D (2013) | Sargas (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 505 | 513+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | 292+95% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J1750 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 140 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1750) and AM3,AM2+ (Sempron 140).
| Feature | Celeron J1750 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Only the Sempron 140 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron J1750) vs AMD-V (Sempron 140). The Celeron J1750 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Sempron 140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1750 targets Low Power, Sempron 140 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J1750 rivals Pentium J2850; Sempron 140 rivals Celeron 420.
| Feature | Celeron J1750 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power | Budget |
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