CPU
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Sempron 145
Atom E3825
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 145 is positioned at rank 838 and the Atom E3825 is on rank 626, so the Atom E3825 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 145
Performance Per Dollar Atom E3825
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 145 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 145 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 145 and Atom E3825
Sempron 145
The Sempron 145 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 544 points. Launch price was $95.
Atom E3825
The Atom E3825 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $73.
Processing Power
The Sempron 145 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom E3825 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3825 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Sempron 145 versus 1.33 GHz on the Atom E3825 — a 71.2% clock advantage for the Sempron 145. The Sempron 145 uses the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom E3825 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 145 scores 544 against the Atom E3825's 525 — a 3.6% lead for the Sempron 145. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 145 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+111% | 1.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Sargas (2009−2011) | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 544+4% | 525 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 145 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom E3825 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 145 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
The Atom E3825 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Sempron 145 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Sempron 145 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
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