Sempron 3000+ vs Core 2 Quad Q9000

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9000
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
0.99
+421%
Sempron 3000+
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 62 Watt
0.19

Core 2 Quad Q9000 outperforms Sempron 3000+ by a whopping 421% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Sempron 3000+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24773251
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Quadno data
Power efficiency2.080.29
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Palermo (2001−2005)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)1 October 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$348$50

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Sempron 3000+ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache6 MB128 KB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm130 nm
Die size107 mm2144 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million63 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Sempron 3000+ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketPGA478939
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt62 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Sempron 3000+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Sempron 3000+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Sempron 3000+ are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Sempron 3000+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Quad Q9000 0.99
+421%
Sempron 3000+ 0.19

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Quad Q9000 1575
+427%
Sempron 3000+ 299

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.99 0.19
Recency 1 January 2009 1 October 2005
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 62 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9000 has a 421.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 188.9% more advanced lithography process, and 37.8% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 3000+ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Quad Q9000 is a notebook processor while Sempron 3000+ is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Sempron 3000+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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