CPU
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Sempron 140
Xeon 3.06
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 Xeon 3.06 is on rank 1015, 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 Xeon 3.06
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 140 | Xeon 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 140 | Xeon 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 3.06
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.
Xeon 3.06
The Xeon 3.06 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 535 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 140 and Xeon 3.06 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Sempron 140 versus 3.07 GHz on the Xeon 3.06 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.06. The Sempron 140 uses the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon 3.06 uses Gallatin (2003−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 140 scores 513 against the Xeon 3.06's 535 — a 4.2% lead for the Xeon 3.06. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Sempron 140 vs 2 MB on the Xeon 3.06.
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Xeon 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.07 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-65% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Sargas (2009−2011) | Gallatin (2003−2004) |
| PassMark | 513 | 535+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 292 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 140 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon 3.06 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Xeon 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Sempron 140) / not specified (Xeon 3.06). Primary use case: Sempron 140 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Sempron 140 rivals Celeron 420.
| Feature | Sempron 140 | Xeon 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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