CPU
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Xeon 3.06
Sempron 140
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 Xeon 3.06 is positioned at rank 1015 and the Sempron 140 is on rank 864, so the Sempron 140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3.06
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 3.06 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 3.06 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 3.06 and Sempron 140
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.
Sempron 140
The Sempron 140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 July 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 513 points. Launch price was $40.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 3.06 and Sempron 140 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.07 GHz on the Xeon 3.06 versus 2.7 GHz on the Sempron 140 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.06. The Xeon 3.06 uses the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Sempron 140 uses Sargas (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 3.06 scores 535 against the Sempron 140's 513 — a 4.2% lead for the Xeon 3.06. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Xeon 3.06 vs 0 kB on the Sempron 140.
| Feature | Xeon 3.06 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.07 GHz+14% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | Gallatin (2003−2004) | Sargas (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 535+4% | 513 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 292 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 3.06 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 140 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 3.06 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 3.06) / AMD-V (Sempron 140). Primary use case: Sempron 140 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Sempron 140 rivals Celeron 420.
| Feature | Xeon 3.06 | Sempron 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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