Sempron 3850 vs Pentium T4400
Sempron 3850
Pentium T4400
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 3850 is positioned at rank 507 and the Pentium T4400 is on rank 1054, so the Sempron 3850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3850
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 3850 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 3850 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 3850 and Pentium T4400
Sempron 3850
The Sempron 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,168 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium T4400
The Pentium T4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Sempron 3850 is built on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Sempron 3850 scores 1,168 against the Pentium T4400's 1,175 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium T4400.
| Feature | Sempron 3850 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 1,168 | 1,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 249 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 3850 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium T4400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 3850 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Sempron 3850) / None (Pentium T4400). Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.
| Feature | Sempron 3850 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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