Pentium Dual-Core E2180 vs Sempron 140

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Aggregate performance score

Sempron 140
2009
1 core / 1 thread, 45 Watt
0.31
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.43
+38.7%

Pentium Dual-Core E2180 outperforms Sempron 140 by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Sempron 140 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31092972
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.650.63
Architecture codenameSargas (2009−2011)Allendale (2006−2009)
Release date22 July 2009 (15 years ago)August 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$40no data

Detailed specifications

Sempron 140 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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 cores1 (Single-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads12
Base clock speed2.7 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size117 mm277 mm2
Number of transistors234 million105 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Sempron 140 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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 configuration11
SocketAM3775
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Sempron 140 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Sempron 140 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Sempron 140 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180.

PCIe version2.0no data

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.

Sempron 140 0.31
Pentium Dual-Core E2180 0.43
+38.7%

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.

Sempron 140 486
Pentium Dual-Core E2180 683
+40.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.31 0.43
Physical cores 1 2
Threads 1 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

Sempron 140 has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

Pentium Dual-Core E2180, on the other hand, has a 38.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 140 in performance tests.


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