CPU
GPU
Sempron 140
Athlon 64 3300+
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 Sempron 140 is positioned at rank 864 and the Athlon 64 3300+ is on rank 1097, so the Sempron 140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 140
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3300+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 140 | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NewCastle (2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 140 | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Sempron 140 and Athlon 64 3300+
Sempron 140
The Sempron 140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 July 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 513 points. Launch price was $40.
Athlon 64 3300+
The Athlon 64 3300+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the NewCastle (2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 522 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 140 and Athlon 64 3300+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Sempron 140 versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3300+ — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Sempron 140. The Sempron 140 uses the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 3300+ uses NewCastle (2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 140 scores 513 against the Athlon 64 3300+'s 522 — a 1.7% lead for the Athlon 64 3300+. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 292 vs 150, a 64.3% lead for the Sempron 140 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-65% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Sargas (2009−2011) | NewCastle (2004) |
| PassMark | 513 | 522+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 292+95% | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 150 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 140 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 3300+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Sempron 140 versus DDR1-400 on the Athlon 64 3300+ — the Sempron 140 supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Sempron 140) vs 1 (Athlon 64 3300+). Chipset compatibility: AM3,AM2+ (Sempron 140) and VIA K8T800,nForce3 (Athlon 64 3300+).
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+200% | DDR1-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 3 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Only the Sempron 140 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Sempron 140) vs None (Athlon 64 3300+). Primary use case: Sempron 140 targets Budget, Athlon 64 3300+ targets Retro Desktop. Direct competitor: Sempron 140 rivals Celeron 420.
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Athlon 64 3300+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | None |
| Target Use | Budget | Retro Desktop |
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