Pentium Dual-Core E2140 vs Sempron 3000+

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Aggregate performance score

Sempron 3000+
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 62 Watt
0.19
Pentium Dual-Core E2140
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.34
+78.9%

Pentium Dual-Core E2140 outperforms Sempron 3000+ by an impressive 79% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Sempron 3000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2140 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking32513073
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.290.49
Architecture codenamePalermo (2001−2005)Allendale (2006−2009)
Release date1 October 2005 (19 years ago)June 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$50no data

Detailed specifications

Sempron 3000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2140 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
Boost clock speed1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache128 KB1 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography130 nm65 nm
Die size144 mm277 mm2
Number of transistors63 million105 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Sempron 3000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2140 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
Socket939775
Power consumption (TDP)62 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Sempron 3000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2140. 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 3000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2140. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no 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 3000+ 0.19
Pentium Dual-Core E2140 0.34
+78.9%

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 3000+ 299
Pentium Dual-Core E2140 539
+80.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.19 0.34
Physical cores 1 2
Threads 1 2
Chip lithography 130 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 62 Watt 65 Watt

Sempron 3000+ has 4.8% lower power consumption.

Pentium Dual-Core E2140, on the other hand, has a 78.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Pentium Dual-Core E2140 is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 3000+ in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Sempron 3000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2140, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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