Pentium T3400 vs Sempron 2650

Pentium T3400

35 WW2008

Sempron 2650

2 Cores2 Thrd25 WWMax: 1.45 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium T3400

845

0.0%

892

+5.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 T3400 is positioned at rank 1194 and the Sempron 2650 is on rank 601, so the Sempron 2650 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 Pentium T3400

#1182

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5211%

#1183

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5135%

#1184

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4714%

#1185

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4693%

#1186

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4650%

#1188

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4490%

#1189

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4306%

#1190

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4298%

#1191

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4183%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

99%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

91%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

88%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 2650

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10485%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9907%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7193%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2167%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1717%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1502%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

860%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

849%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

773%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

773%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

764%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

744%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

733%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

730%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

724%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

97%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

96%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

96%

#601

Sempron 2650

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#602

Pentium G3460T

MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A

99%

#603

Core i3-6300

MSRP: $147|Avg: $99

99%

#604

Core i5-6402P

MSRP: $182|Avg: $120

99%

#605

Athlon II X4 620e

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

#606

Core i5-7600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $114

99%

#608

FX-9590

MSRP: $350|Avg: $100

98%

#611

Athlon X4 750

MSRP: $95|Avg: $95

97%

#613

A6-3600

MSRP: $95|Avg: $25

96%

#614

Core i7-7740X

MSRP: $339|Avg: $150

96%

#615

Core i3-4130

MSRP: $117|Avg: $55

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Sempron 2650 (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium T3400	Sempron 2650
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T3400 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium T3400	Sempron 2650
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Pentium T3400 Benchmark Check

Sempron 2650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T3400 and Sempron 2650

Pentium T3400

The Pentium T3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 845 points. Launch price was $69.

Sempron 2650

The Sempron 2650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.45 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 892 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Sempron 2650 is built on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T3400 scores 845 against the Sempron 2650's 892 — a 5.4% lead for the Sempron 2650.

Feature	Pentium T3400	Sempron 2650
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	1.45 GHz
Base Clock	2.16 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	1024 kB
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	—	Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark	845	892+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T3400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 2650 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.