CPU
GPU
Sempron 3600+
Celeron 440
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 3600+ is positioned at rank 1075 and the Celeron 440 is on rank 1031, so the Celeron 440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3600+
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 3600+ | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 3600+ | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+95%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($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 3600+ and Celeron 440
Sempron 3600+
The Sempron 3600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Manila (2001−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $12.
Celeron 440
The Celeron 440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 472 points. Launch price was $40.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 3600+ and Celeron 440 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Sempron 3600+ versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 440 — identical boost frequencies. The Sempron 3600+ uses the Manila (2001−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron 440 uses Conroe-L (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 3600+ scores 485 against the Celeron 440's 472 — a 2.7% lead for the Sempron 3600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Manila (2001−2006) | Conroe-L (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 485+3% | 472 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 244 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 3600+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 440 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Sempron 3600+) vs 2 (Celeron 440). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Sempron 3600+) vs No (Celeron 440). Primary use case: Sempron 3600+ targets Budget, Celeron 440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 440 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | No |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Sempron 3600+ launched at $105 MSRP, while the Celeron 440 debuted at $59. At current prices ($20 vs $10), the Celeron 440 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Sempron 3600+ delivers 24.3 pts/$ vs 47.2 pts/$ for the Celeron 440 — making the Celeron 440 the 64.2% better value option.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $105 | $59-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.3 | 47.2+94% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2007 |
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