Sempron 3500+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Sempron 3500+

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Sempron 3500+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,538 Rank: 2059
Rank Name Score Visual
2051 Atom 330 3,625
+2.5%
2052 Celeron N2805 3,621
+2.3%
2053 Atom Z670 3,600
+1.8%
2054 Atom N2800 3,598
+1.7%
2055 Atom 230 3,585
+1.3%
2056 Atom Z520 3,582
+1.2%
2057 Atom E3815 3,580
+1.2%
2058 A4-1200 3,554
+0.5%
2059 Sempron 3500+ 3,538
2060 Atom D2500 3,524
-0.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Sempron 3500+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,222 Rank: 1981
Rank Name Score Visual
1977 E1-2100 4,224
+0%
1978 Core i3 540 4,223
+0%
1979 Core M-5Y31 4,222
+0%
1980 Atom N2600 4,222
+0%
1981 Sempron 3500+ 4,222
1982 V120 4,221
+-0%
1983 E-300 4,221
+-0%
1984 Phenom X4 9600 4,221
+-0%
1985 Atom 330 4,220
+-0%
1986 Celeron G1610 4,220
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Sempron 3500+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,082 Rank: 2059
Rank Name Score Visual
2051 Atom 330 3,229
+4.8%
2052 Atom Z670 3,200
+3.8%
2053 Celeron N2805 3,198
+3.8%
2054 Atom 230 3,183
+3.3%
2055 Atom Z520 3,173
+3%
2056 Atom N2800 3,153
+2.3%
2057 Atom E3815 3,140
+1.9%
2058 A4-1200 3,089
+0.2%
2059 Sempron 3500+ 3,082
2060 Atom D2500 3,044
-1.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Sempron 3500+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Sempron 3500+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Sempron 3500+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Sempron 3500+ Details

The AMD Sempron 3500+ stands as a relic from the mid-2000s, launched in October 2005, and represents a significant step back in performance compared to modern processors. While its successor models introduced more advanced architectures and features, the Sempron 3500+ remains notable for its time as an affordable desktop CPU built on AMD’s Palermo architecture. It was designed for mainstream users who needed basic computing capabilities without the overhead of high-end performance. With a single core and no simultaneous multithreading, the processor relies on a modest 2000 MHz clock speed and a 90 nm manufacturing process to deliver its performance. Despite its age, the Sempron 3500+ still holds a place in the lower echelons of historical performance benchmarks, offering a glimpse into the evolution of consumer-grade CPUs.

Featuring a µPGA package and Socket AM2 compatibility, the Sempron 3500+ integrates a 256 KB L2 cache and supports DDR1 memory with dual-channel operation. Its memory bandwidth peaks at 6400 MB/s, with official support for memory rated up to 400 MT/s, though enthusiasts could push higher with overclocking. The processor operates at a TDP of 62 W, making it relatively efficient for its era, though it falls short of today's energy-efficient standards. While it lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboards equipped with compatible chipsets—such as NVIDIA nForce 3 and 4, ATi Xpress, or VIA K8N890—could provide basic graphics functionality. The processor supports a range of extensions including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and 3DNow!, enabling compatibility with early 2000s software and games.

In benchmark testing, the Sempron 3500+ scores 3538 overall, placing it at #2059 out of 2060 processors in the dataset. Its single-core performance reaches 3082, ranking #2059, while its multicore score of 4222 lands it at #1979. These results place it behind several modern low-power Atom and Celeron processors, such as the Atom E3815 and Celeron G1610, which outperform it despite significantly lower clock speeds. While the processor competes closely with the A4-1200 and Atom Z520 in single-core performance, it falls behind in overall capability due to its limited core count and lack of modern instruction sets like SSE4. The multicore performance is slightly better than some of its contemporaries, such as the Phenom X4 9600, but still far from the capabilities of today's multi-threaded CPUs.

As of March 2026, the Sempron 3500+ is best suited for retro computing, educational purposes, or lightweight tasks in legacy systems. It has no practical use in modern computing environments where even entry-level processors offer vastly superior performance and features. Its locked multiplier, 90 nm process, and absence of advanced technologies like AES-NI or AVX make it obsolete for current applications. However, for enthusiasts maintaining older hardware or studying the progression of CPU design, the Sempron 3500+ serves as a tangible example of how far processor technology has come in just over two decades.
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AMD Sempron 3500+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Sempron 3500+
Cores: 1
Threads: 1
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 10x (locked)
Core Name: Manila
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 62 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR1

Physical Specifications

Process: 90 nm
Die Area: 103 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 3DNow!
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