CPU
GPU
Sempron 140
Celeron J1750
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 J1750 is on rank 1234, 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 J1750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 140 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 140 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sempron 140 and Celeron J1750
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 J1750
The Celeron J1750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $72.
Processing Power
The Sempron 140 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron J1750 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J1750 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Sempron 140 versus 2.41 GHz on the Celeron J1750 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Sempron 140 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.41 GHz). The Sempron 140 uses the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron J1750 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 140 scores 513 against the Celeron J1750's 505 — a 1.6% lead for the Sempron 140. 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. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Sempron 140 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1750.
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+12% | 2.41 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+12% | 2.41 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Sargas (2009−2011) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 513+2% | 505 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 292+95% | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 250 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 140 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J1750 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: AM3,AM2+ (Sempron 140) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1750).
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
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 VT-x (Celeron J1750). The Celeron J1750 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Sempron 140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Sempron 140 targets Budget, Celeron J1750 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Sempron 140 rivals Celeron 420; Celeron J1750 rivals Pentium J2850.
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Low Power |
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