Pentium M 745 vs Sempron 3600+
Pentium M 745
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 Pentium M 745 is positioned at rank 820 and the Sempron 3600+ is on rank 1075, so the Pentium M 745 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 745
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | Sempron 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | 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 Pentium M 745 and Sempron 3600+
Pentium M 745
The Pentium M 745 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 465 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
Both the Pentium M 745 and Sempron 3600+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Pentium M 745 versus 2 GHz on the Sempron 3600+ — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Sempron 3600+. The Pentium M 745 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Sempron 3600+ uses Manila (2001−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 745 scores 465 against the Sempron 3600+'s 485 — a 4.2% lead for the Sempron 3600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Sempron 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Manila (2001−2006) |
| PassMark | 465 | 485+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 745 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron 3600+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2 memory speed. The Sempron 3600+ supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Sempron 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: false (Pentium M 745) vs None (Sempron 3600+). Primary use case: Sempron 3600+ targets Budget.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Sempron 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | None |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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