Sempron 3600+ vs Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Sempron 3600+
Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
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 Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 is on rank 673, so the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 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 Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 3600+ | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 3600+ | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
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.
Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Sempron 3600+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Sempron 3600+ versus 3.07 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 — a 42.2% clock advantage for the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06. The Sempron 3600+ uses the Manila (2001−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 uses Northwood (2002−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 3600+ scores 485 against the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06's 475 — a 2.1% lead for the Sempron 3600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.07 GHz+53% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 90 nm-31% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Manila (2001−2006) | Northwood (2002−2004) |
| PassMark | 485+2% | 475 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 3600+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Sempron 3600+) / not specified (Mobile Pentium 4 3.06). Primary use case: Sempron 3600+ targets Budget.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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