Sempron 150 vs Athlon 64 3500+
Sempron 150
Athlon 64 3500+
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 150 is positioned at rank 810 and the Athlon 64 3500+ is on rank 1102, so the Sempron 150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 150
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3500+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 150 | Athlon 64 3500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 150 | Athlon 64 3500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 150 and Athlon 64 3500+
Sempron 150
The Sempron 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 December 2010 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 579 points. Launch price was $73.
Athlon 64 3500+
The Athlon 64 3500+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 570 points. Launch price was $59.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 150 and Athlon 64 3500+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Sempron 150 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3500+ — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Sempron 150. The Sempron 150 uses the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 3500+ uses San Diego (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 150 scores 579 against the Athlon 64 3500+'s 570 — a 1.6% lead for the Sempron 150. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 150 | Athlon 64 3500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-65% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Sargas (2009−2011) | San Diego (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 579+2% | 570 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 150 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 3500+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 150 | Athlon 64 3500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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