CPU
GPU
Pentium M 730
Sempron 3400+
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 Pentium M 730 is positioned at rank 161 and the Sempron 3400+ is on rank 907, so the Pentium M 730 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 730
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3400+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 730 | Sempron 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 730 | Sempron 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium M 730 and Sempron 3400+
Pentium M 730
The Pentium M 730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 435 points. Launch price was $69.
Sempron 3400+
The Sempron 3400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 433 points. Launch price was $30.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 730 and Sempron 3400+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 730 versus 2 GHz on the Sempron 3400+ — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Sempron 3400+. The Pentium M 730 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Sempron 3400+ uses Palermo (2001−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 730 scores 435 against the Sempron 3400+'s 433 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium M 730. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 730 | Sempron 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+1500% | 128 kB |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Palermo (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 435 | 433 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 730 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron 3400+ uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium M 730 | Sempron 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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