Sempron 3600+ vs Celeron 570

CPU

GPU

Sempron 3600+

1 Cores1 Thrd62 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Celeron 570

31 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Sempron 3600+

1 / 1

485

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 570

505

+4.1%

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 570 is on rank 1230, so the Sempron 3600+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3600+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

67471%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

63753%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

46290%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

13945%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

11046%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

9663%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

5535%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

5462%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4974%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4973%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

4918%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

4785%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

4718%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

4699%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

4656%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

100%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

88%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

86%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

85%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

85%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

84%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

77%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

77%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

76%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

75%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

74%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

72%

#1088

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

71%

#1089

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

71%

#1090

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 570

#1218

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7782%

#1219

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7668%

#1220

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

7040%

#1221

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

7008%

#1222

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6944%

#1224

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6706%

#1225

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

6430%

#1226

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

6419%

#1227

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

6247%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

88%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

75%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

63%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

57%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

55%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

54%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

49%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Sempron 3600+ leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 570 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Sempron 3600+	Celeron 570
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 570 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 25% cheaper ($15 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Sempron 3600+	Celeron 570
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+39%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Sempron 3600+ Benchmark Check

Celeron 570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Sempron 3600+ and Celeron 570

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 570

The Celeron 570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Sempron 3600+ is built on the Manila (2001−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Sempron 3600+ scores 485 against the Celeron 570's 505 — a 4% lead for the Celeron 570. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Sempron 3600+ vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 570.

Feature	Sempron 3600+	Celeron 570
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	—
Boost Clock	2 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	2.26 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	256K	—
Process	90 nm	65 nm-28%
Architecture	Manila (2001−2006)	—
PassMark	485	505+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Sempron 3600+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 570 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — 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 570). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Sempron 3600+	Celeron 570
Socket	AM2	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Sempron 3600+) vs No (Celeron 570). Primary use case: Sempron 3600+ targets Budget, Celeron 570 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 570 rivals Pentium T2310.

Feature	Sempron 3600+	Celeron 570
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	None	No
Target Use	Budget	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Sempron 3600+ launched at $105 MSRP, while the Celeron 570 debuted at $134. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Celeron 570 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Sempron 3600+ delivers 24.3 pts/$ vs 33.7 pts/$ for the Celeron 570 — making the Celeron 570 the 32.5% better value option.