CPU
GPU
Sempron 140
Celeron 925
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 Celeron 925 is on rank 1202, 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 Celeron 925
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 140 | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 140 | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 Celeron 925
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.
Celeron 925
The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Sempron 140 is built on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Sempron 140 scores 513 against the Celeron 925's 525 — a 2.3% lead for the Celeron 925. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Sempron 140 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925.
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+17% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sargas (2009−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 513 | 525+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 292 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (Sempron 140) vs 1 (Celeron 925). Chipset compatibility: AM3,AM2+ (Sempron 140) and GL40,GM45 (Celeron 925).
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 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 No (Celeron 925). Primary use case: Sempron 140 targets Budget, Celeron 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Sempron 140 rivals Celeron 420; Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Celeron 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | No |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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