Sempron 3400+ vs Pentium M 730
Sempron 3400+
Pentium M 730
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 3400+ is positioned at rank 907 and the Pentium M 730 is on rank 161, so the Pentium M 730 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3400+
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 730
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 3400+ | Pentium M 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 3400+ | Pentium M 730 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3400+ and Pentium M 730
Sempron 3400+
The Sempron 3400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 433 points. Launch price was $30.
Pentium M 730
The Pentium M 730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 435 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 3400+ and Pentium M 730 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Sempron 3400+ versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 730 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Sempron 3400+. The Sempron 3400+ uses the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium M 730 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 3400+ scores 433 against the Pentium M 730's 435 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium M 730. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 3400+ | Pentium M 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+25% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 128 kB | 2 MB+1500% |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Palermo (2001−2005) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 433 | 435 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 3400+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 730 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 3400+ | Pentium M 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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