Sempron 3800+
VS
Xeon 3.06

Sempron 3800+ vs Xeon 3.06

AMD

Sempron 3800+

1 Cores1 Thrd62 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2006
VS
Intel

Xeon 3.06

1 Cores1 Thrd97 WWMax: 3.07 GHz2003

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 Xeon 3.06 is on rank 1015, 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 Xeon 3.06

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
77546%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
14641%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
13008%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
10049%
#541
Xeon E5-4669 v4
MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300
93%
#1015
Xeon 3.06
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1016
Xeon E5-4640
MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A
96%
#1018
Xeon E5-4650
MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71
89%
#1019
Xeon E5-4650L
MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A
88%
#1020
Xeon E5-4655 v4
MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A
88%
#1021
Xeon E-2224
MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195
83%
#1022
Athlon MP 2400+
MSRP: $151|Avg: $20
75%
#1023
Xeon E5-2650L v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078
69%
#1024
Xeon E5-2640 v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530
69%
#1025
Opteron 142
MSRP: $292|Avg: $20
57%
#1026
Athlon MP 2800+
MSRP: $275|Avg: $10
51%
#1027
Xeon L3110
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950
50%
#1028
Xeon 2.66
MSRP: $337|Avg: $10
49%
#1029
Xeon X5272
MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76
46%
#1030
Xeon 3.20
MSRP: $851|Avg: $10
25%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 3.06 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightSempron 3800+Xeon 3.06
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior 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 (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Sempron 3800+ ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightSempron 3800+Xeon 3.06
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 Xeon 3.06

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

Xeon 3.06

The Xeon 3.06 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 535 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

Both the Sempron 3800+ and Xeon 3.06 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Sempron 3800+ versus 3.07 GHz on the Xeon 3.06 — a 33% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.06. The Sempron 3800+ uses the Manila (2001−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Xeon 3.06 uses Gallatin (2003−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 3800+ scores 528 against the Xeon 3.06's 535 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon 3.06. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Sempron 3800+ vs 2 MB on the Xeon 3.06.

FeatureSempron 3800+Xeon 3.06
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz
3.07 GHz+40%
L3 Cache
0 kB
2 MB
L2 Cache
256 kB
512 kB+100%
Process
90 nm-31%
130 nm
Architecture
Manila (2001−2006)
Gallatin (2003−2004)
PassMark
528
535+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Sempron 3800+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon 3.06 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureSempron 3800+Xeon 3.06
Socket
AM2
PGA604
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0