CPU
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Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Sempron 3600+
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 Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 is positioned at rank 673 and the Sempron 3600+ is on rank 1075, so the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 | Sempron 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 | Sempron 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 and Sempron 3600+
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 3600+
The Sempron 3600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Manila (2001−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $12.
Processing Power
The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Sempron 3600+'s 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.07 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 versus 2 GHz on the Sempron 3600+ — a 42.2% 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 3600+ uses Manila (2001−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 scores 475 against the Sempron 3600+'s 485 — a 2.1% lead for the Sempron 3600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 | Sempron 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.07 GHz+53% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K |
| Process | 130 nm | 90 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Northwood (2002−2004) | Manila (2001−2006) |
| PassMark | 475 | 485+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron 3600+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 | Sempron 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Mobile Pentium 4 3.06) / None (Sempron 3600+). Primary use case: Sempron 3600+ targets Budget.
| Feature | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 | Sempron 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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