Mobile Sempron 3500+ vs Core 2 Solo SU3500
Aggregate performance score
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Mobile Sempron 3500+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3284 | 3281 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core 2 Solo | Mobile Sempron |
| Power efficiency | 2.93 | 0.64 |
| Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | Keene |
| Release date | 1 April 2009 (15 years ago) | no data |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $262 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Mobile Sempron 3500+ 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 cores | 1 (Single-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 1 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 1.3 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Bus rate | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB | no data |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 107 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 410 Million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| VID voltage range | 1.05V-1.15V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Mobile Sempron 3500+ 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.
| Socket | BGA956 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 5.5 Watt | 25 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Mobile Sempron 3500+. 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 Solo SU3500 and Mobile Sempron 3500+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Mobile Sempron 3500+ are enumerated here.
| VT-x | + | 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.
3DMark06 CPU
3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.
Pros & cons summary
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 5 Watt | 25 Watt |
Core 2 Solo SU3500 has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Mobile Sempron 3500+.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Mobile Sempron 3500+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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