CPU
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Sempron 3800+
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
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 Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is on rank 1055, so the Sempron 3800+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3800+
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 3800+ | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 3800+ | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 3800+ and Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
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.
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 3800+ and Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Sempron 3800+ versus 2.2 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ — identical boost frequencies. The Sempron 3800+ uses the Manila (2001−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005). In PassMark, the Sempron 3800+ scores 528 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+'s 545 — a 3.2% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+.
| Feature | Sempron 3800+ | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | — |
| Architecture | Manila (2001−2006) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 528 | 545+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 3800+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 3800+ | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Sempron 3800+) / false (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Sempron 3800+ | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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