CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 3000+
Sempron LE-1300
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 3000+ is positioned at rank 1095 and the Sempron LE-1300 is on rank 905, so the Sempron LE-1300 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 3000+
Performance Per Dollar Sempron LE-1300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 3000+ | Sempron LE-1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sparta (2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 3000+ | Sempron LE-1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 3000+ and Sempron LE-1300
Athlon 64 3000+
The Athlon 64 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 450 points. Launch price was $65.
Sempron LE-1300
The Sempron LE-1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Sparta (2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 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: 438 points. Launch price was $12.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 3000+ and Sempron LE-1300 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3000+ versus 2.3 GHz on the Sempron LE-1300 — a 14% clock advantage for the Sempron LE-1300. The Athlon 64 3000+ uses the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Sempron LE-1300 uses Sparta (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 3000+ scores 450 against the Sempron LE-1300's 438 — a 2.7% lead for the Athlon 64 3000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3000+ | Sempron LE-1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 512 kB |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Clawhammer (2001−2005) | Sparta (2007) |
| PassMark | 450+3% | 438 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 3000+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron LE-1300 uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 3000+ | Sempron LE-1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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