CPU
GPU
Core i3-370M
Sempron 3850
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 Core i3-370M is positioned at rank 570 and the Sempron 3850 is on rank 507, so the Sempron 3850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-370M
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-370M | Sempron 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-370M | Sempron 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i3-370M and Sempron 3850
Core i3-370M
The Core i3-370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,170 points. Launch price was $245.
Sempron 3850
The Sempron 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,168 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-370M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Sempron 3850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Sempron 3850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-370M versus 1.3 GHz on the Sempron 3850 — a 59.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-370M. The Core i3-370M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Sempron 3850 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-370M scores 1,170 against the Sempron 3850's 1,168 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-370M.
| Feature | Core i3-370M | Sempron 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+85% | 1.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,170 | 1,168 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 315 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 700 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-370M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 3850 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-370M | Sempron 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-370M) / not specified (Sempron 3850). The Core i3-370M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Sempron 3850 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-370M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-370M rivals AMD Athlon II P320.
| Feature | Core i3-370M | Sempron 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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