Sempron 3800+
VS
Celeron 925

Sempron 3800+ vs Celeron 925

AMD

Sempron 3800+

1 Cores1 Thrd62 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2006
VS

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 3800+ is positioned at rank 853 and the Celeron 925 is on rank 1202, so the Sempron 3800+ 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 3800+

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
17711%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
16735%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
12151%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3661%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2900%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2537%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1453%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1434%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1306%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1305%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1291%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1256%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1238%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1233%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1222%
#853
Sempron 3800+
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#854
Core i5-2500S
MSRP: $192|Avg: $61
100%
#856
Athlon X2 BE-2400
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
99%
#857
Core i3-2102
MSRP: $117|Avg: $15
99%
#858
Pentium G850
MSRP: $86|Avg: $75
99%
#859
Core i5-3475S
MSRP: $249|Avg: $42
98%
#860
Core i7-2600K
MSRP: $317|Avg: $109
98%
#861
Pentium G860
MSRP: $86|Avg: $36
98%
#862
Athlon II X2 245
MSRP: $66|Avg: $15
98%
#863
Core i7-2700K
MSRP: $332|Avg: $45
97%
#865
Core i5-4670K
MSRP: $328|Avg: $200
97%
#866
Core i5-3330S
MSRP: $231|Avg: $30
96%
#867
Celeron G465
MSRP: $70|Avg: $37
96%
#868
Athlon II X4 630
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 925

#1190
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
5589%
#1191
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
5507%
#1192
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
5055%
#1193
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
5032%
#1194
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4986%
#1196
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4815%
#1197
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4617%
#1198
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4610%
#1199
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
4486%
#1202
Celeron 925
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
100%
#1203
Core 2 Duo E8135
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
97%
#1204
Core 2 Duo U7700
MSRP: $262|Avg: $10
97%
#1205
Core Duo T2400
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
96%
#1206
Core 2 Duo U7600
MSRP: $250|Avg: $5
96%
#1207
Pentium M 735
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
94%
#1208
Core i7-620LM
MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A
93%
#1209
Core i7-740QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
93%
#1211
Core 2 Solo SU3300
MSRP: $262|Avg: $50
91%
#1212
Celeron 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
90%
#1213
Celeron U3600
MSRP: $134|Avg: $134
89%
#1216
Core 2 Quad Q9000
MSRP: $348|Avg: $15
87%
#1217
Core i5-2537M
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Sempron 3800+ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 925 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightSempron 3800+Celeron 925
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 90 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightSempron 3800+Celeron 925
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Sempron 3800+ and Celeron 925

AMD

Sempron 3800+

The Sempron 3800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Manila (2001−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 528 points. Launch price was $21.

Intel

Celeron 925

The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Sempron 3800+ is built on the Manila (2001−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Sempron 3800+ scores 528 against the Celeron 925's 525 — a 0.6% lead for the Sempron 3800+. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Sempron 3800+ vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925.

FeatureSempron 3800+Celeron 925
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
256 kB
Process
90 nm
45 nm-50%
Architecture
Manila (2001−2006)
PassMark
528
525
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Sempron 3800+) / No (Celeron 925). Primary use case: Celeron 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

FeatureSempron 3800+Celeron 925
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget