CPU
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Sempron 3600+
Pentium M 745
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 Pentium M 745 is on rank 820, so the Pentium M 745 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 Pentium M 745
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 3600+ | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 3600+ | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium M 745
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.
Pentium M 745
The Pentium M 745 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 465 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 3600+ and Pentium M 745 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Sempron 3600+ versus 1.8 GHz on the Pentium M 745 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Sempron 3600+. The Sempron 3600+ uses the Manila (2001−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium M 745 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 3600+ scores 485 against the Pentium M 745's 465 — a 4.2% lead for the Sempron 3600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Manila (2001−2006) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 485+4% | 465 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 100 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 3600+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 745 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Sempron 3600+ supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: None (Sempron 3600+) vs false (Pentium M 745). Primary use case: Sempron 3600+ targets Budget.
| Feature | Sempron 3600+ | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | false |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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