Celeron T3000
VS
Sempron 2650

Celeron T3000 vs Sempron 2650

Intel

Celeron T3000

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2009
VS
AMD

Sempron 2650

2 Cores2 Thrd25 WWMax: 1.45 GHz2014

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 T3000 is positioned at rank 1188 and the Sempron 2650 is on rank 601, so the Sempron 2650 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 T3000

#1176
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
4866%
#1177
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4794%
#1178
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
4401%
#1179
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
4381%
#1180
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4341%
#1182
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4192%
#1183
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4020%
#1184
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4013%
#1185
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3905%
#1188
Celeron T3000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $54
100%
#1189
Core m7-6Y75
MSRP: $393|Avg: $393
100%
#1190
Core M-5Y10
MSRP: $281|Avg: $20
97%
#1193
Celeron 900
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
94%
#1194
Pentium T3400
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
93%
#1195
Core 2 Solo SU3500
MSRP: $262|Avg: $15
93%
#1196
Core 2 Duo E8335
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
91%
#1199
Celeron 560
MSRP: $89|Avg: $5
89%
#1200
Core i3-2312M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
88%
#1201
Celeron 857
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
87%
#1202
Celeron 925
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
87%
#1203
Core 2 Duo E8135
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 2650

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
10485%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
9907%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
7193%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2167%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1717%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1502%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
860%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
849%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
773%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
773%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
764%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
744%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
733%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
730%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
724%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $265
97%
#280
Core i7-7820X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $198
96%
#383
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
96%
#601
Sempron 2650
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#602
Pentium G3460T
MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A
99%
#603
Core i3-6300
MSRP: $147|Avg: $99
99%
#604
Core i5-6402P
MSRP: $182|Avg: $120
99%
#605
Athlon II X4 620e
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
99%
#606
Core i5-7600
MSRP: $224|Avg: $114
99%
#608
FX-9590
MSRP: $350|Avg: $100
98%
#611
Athlon X4 750
MSRP: $95|Avg: $95
97%
#613
A6-3600
MSRP: $95|Avg: $25
96%
#614
Core i7-7740X
MSRP: $339|Avg: $150
96%
#615
Core i3-4130
MSRP: $117|Avg: $55
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Sempron 2650 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T3000 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron T3000Sempron 2650
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($54)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron T3000Sempron 2650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($54)
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 T3000 and Sempron 2650

Intel

Celeron T3000

The Celeron T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Sempron 2650

The Sempron 2650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.45 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 892 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron T3000 and Sempron 2650 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Sempron 2650 is built on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3000 scores 905 against the Sempron 2650's 892 — a 1.4% lead for the Celeron T3000.

FeatureCeleron T3000Sempron 2650
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.45 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
1024 kB
Process
45 nm
28 nm-38%
Architecture
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
905+1%
892
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3000 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 2650 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron T3000Sempron 2650
Socket
PGA478
AM1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0