Athlon 64 2600+ vs Sempron LE-1200
Athlon 64 2600+
Sempron LE-1200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 64 2600+ is positioned at rank 1080 and the Sempron LE-1200 is on rank 929, so the Sempron LE-1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2600+
Performance Per Dollar Sempron LE-1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 2600+ | Sempron LE-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sparta (2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 2600+ | Sempron LE-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 2600+ and Sempron LE-1200
Athlon 64 2600+
The Athlon 64 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 392 points. Launch price was $149.
Sempron LE-1200
The Sempron LE-1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sparta (2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 2600+ and Sempron LE-1200 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 2600+ versus 2.1 GHz on the Sempron LE-1200 — a 27% clock advantage for the Sempron LE-1200. The Athlon 64 2600+ uses the Lima (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Sempron LE-1200 uses Sparta (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 2600+ scores 392 against the Sempron LE-1200's 405 — a 3.3% lead for the Sempron LE-1200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2600+ | Sempron LE-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.1 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Lima (2008−2009) | Sparta (2007) |
| PassMark | 392 | 405+3% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM2 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2600+ | Sempron LE-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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