Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 vs Sempron 130

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

1 / 2

475

0.0%

488

+2.7%

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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 Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 is positioned at rank 673 and the Sempron 130 is on rank 880, so the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 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 Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

#661

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

926%

#662

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

913%

#663

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

838%

#664

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

834%

#665

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

827%

#667

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

798%

#668

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

765%

#669

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

764%

#670

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

744%

#673

Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 130

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

19159%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18103%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13144%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3960%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3137%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2744%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1572%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1551%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1412%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1412%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1396%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1359%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1340%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1334%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1322%

#880

Sempron 130

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#881

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

99%

#882

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

99%

#884

Athlon II X2 265

MSRP: $83|Avg: $15

98%

#885

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

97%

#886

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

97%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#888

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

96%

#889

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

96%

#890

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

96%

#891

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

96%

#892

Core i3-2125

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

96%

#893

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

96%

#895

Celeron G1820

MSRP: $110|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Sempron 130 (2011) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Mobile Pentium 4 3.06	Sempron 130
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Mobile Pentium 4 3.06	Sempron 130
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 Benchmark Check

Sempron 130 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 and Sempron 130

Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.

Sempron 130

The Sempron 130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 488 points. Launch price was $25.

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Processing Power

The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Sempron 130's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.07 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 versus 2.6 GHz on the Sempron 130 — a 16.6% clock advantage for the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06. The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Sempron 130 uses Sargas (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 scores 475 against the Sempron 130's 488 — a 2.7% lead for the Sempron 130. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Mobile Pentium 4 3.06	Sempron 130
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	3.07 GHz+18%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB (per core)
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	Northwood (2002−2004)	Sargas (2009−2011)
PassMark	475	488+3%

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Memory & Platform

The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron 130 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.