Sempron 3000+ vs Turion 64 ML-40
Aggregate performance score
Turion 64 ML-40 outperforms Sempron 3000+ by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3513 | 3569 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Turion 64 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 0.24 | 0.12 |
| Designer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture codename | Lancaster (2005−2006) | Palermo (2001−2005) |
| Release date | June 2005 (21 years ago) | 1 October 2005 (20 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $50 |
Detailed specifications
Basic parameters of Turion 64 ML-40 and Sempron 3000+: 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 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Bus rate | 800 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 128 KB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 90 nm | 130 nm |
| Die size | 125 mm2 | 144 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 114 million | 63 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Turion 64 ML-40 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 754 | 939 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 62 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Turion 64 ML-40 and Sempron 3000+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| PowerNow | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Turion 64 ML-40 and Sempron 3000+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR1 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Chip lithography | 90 nm | 130 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 62 Watt |
Turion 64 ML-40 has a 18% higher aggregate performance score, a 44% more advanced lithography process, and 77% lower power consumption.
The AMD Turion 64 ML-40 is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Sempron 3000+ in performance tests.
Be aware that Turion 64 ML-40 is a notebook processor while Sempron 3000+ is a desktop one.
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