Comparison of AMD Sempron & Intel Pentium D
AMD and Intel have become the two names you hear most when discussing processors. AMD's Sempron family and Intel's Pentium D family of processors are both relatively old as far as computer components go. According to Intel's website, the newest Pentium D processor is the Pentium D 935, which can no longer be found in many computer stores. The only Sempron available from popular component-buying websites as of May 2013 is the Sempron 145 Sargas. Both are desktop processors. Comparing the specifications of these two processors shows that the Pentium D 935 performs better in most areas.
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AMD Sempron 145 Sargas Specifications
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Model Number: SDX145HBGMBOX
Introduced: 2010
Cores: Single
Frequency: 2.8GHz
Bus Speed: 2000MHz
Socket: AM2+/AM3
Manufacturing Technology: 45nm
L1 Cache: 64KB/64KB
L2 Cache: 1MB
Wattage: 45W
64-bit Compatible: Yes
Intel Pentium D 935 Specifications
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Model Number: BX80553935
Introduced: 2007
Cores: Two
Frequency: 3.2GHz
Bus Speed: 800MHz
Socket: PLGA775
Manufacturing Technology: 65nm
L1 Cache: 32KB
L2 Cache: 4MB
Wattage: 95W
64-bit Compatible: Yes -
What Processors Do
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Comparing your computer to your body, the processor is your brain. Just like your brain, the central processing unit takes in and processes raw data before sending it out to other parts of the computer. If a friend tosses a ball to you, your brain processes an estimate of the ball's speed and trajectory, telling you where to raise your hands and when to catch the ball. Similarly, when you open a video on your computer, the CPU takes in the video's data before processing it into information other computer components use to play the video.
Sempron Advantages
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The Sempron 145 is three years newer than the Pentium D 935. The specs confirm that the Sempron consumes significantly less power than the Pentium D 935 at just 45 watts to the Pentium D's 95 watts.
Pentium D Advantages
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Many of the Pentium D 935's specifications are higher than those of the Sempron. With twice the cores, a higher operating frequency, a higher front side bus speed and four times as much L2 memory, the Pentium D 935 is better equipped to handle complex tasks and multitasking.
Considerations
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Both processors are relatively outdated by modern computing standards. As such, both will likely provide sub-par performance when using modern operating systems and software. While they might serve for basic computing needs, don't even think about graphic- or resource-intensive tasks like PC gaming or video editing.
Making a Choice
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While there aren't many Sempron or Pentium D processors currently available in stores, you may still be able to find them on auction or classified ad websites. If you want something new from the store, either go with the Sempron 145 Sargas or choose a newer and readily available processor. A CPU World comparison concludes that the Pentium D 935 performs better overall than the Sempron 145, but if performance is a key factor, neither of these processors compares to current AMD and Intel processors.
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