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Athlon XP 2800+ vs Sempron LE-1100

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon XP 2800+

1 Cores1 Thrd74 WWMax: 2.25 GHz2001
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AMD

Sempron LE-1100

1 Cores1 Thrd45 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2007
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Athlon XP 2800+ vs Sempron LE-1100 Performance Spectrum

Athlon XP 2800+
1 / 1
380
+1.1%
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Sempron LE-1100
1 / 1
376
0.0%
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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.

Athlon XP 2800+ vs Sempron LE-1100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Sempron LE-1100
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
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Athlon XP 2800+ vs Sempron LE-1100: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon XP 2800+

2001

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Sempron LE-1100.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Launch MSRP is still $375 MSRP, while Sempron LE-1100 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
  • ❌64.4% higher power demand at 74W vs 45W.

Sempron LE-1100

2007

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 45W instead of 74W, a 29W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon XP 2800+ across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌Lower PassMark (376 vs 380).
  • ❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon XP 2800+.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon XP 2800+ better than Sempron LE-1100?
Yes. Athlon XP 2800+ is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.1% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
Which one is better for gaming?
If gaming is the priority, Athlon XP 2800+ is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 10.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon XP 2800+ is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Athlon XP 2800+ is the better buy right now. Athlon XP 2800+ comes in at an unclear MSRP at $375 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (1.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Sempron LE-1100 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2007 vs 2001). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon XP 2800+ vs Sempron LE-1100 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

Athlon XP 2800+

The Athlon XP 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 74 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 380 points. Launch price was $149.

AMD

Sempron LE-1100

The Sempron LE-1100 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: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 376 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon XP 2800+ and Sempron LE-1100 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Athlon XP 2800+ versus 1.9 GHz on the Sempron LE-1100 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2800+. The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Sempron LE-1100 uses Sparta (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2800+ scores 380 against the Sempron LE-1100's 376 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon XP 2800+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureAthlon XP 2800+Sempron LE-1100
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.25 GHz+18%
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K+100%
256 kB
Process
130 nm
65 nm-50%
Architecture
Barton (2001−2004)
Sparta (2007)
PassMark
380+1%
376
Geekbench 6 Single
250
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Geekbench 6 Multi
250
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Memory & Platform

The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron LE-1100 uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAthlon XP 2800+Sempron LE-1100
Socket
A
AM2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed
DDR-333
—
Max RAM Capacity
2 GB
—
RAM Channels
1
—
ECC Support
No
—
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: None (Athlon XP 2800+) / not specified (Sempron LE-1100). Primary use case: Athlon XP 2800+ targets Legacy Desktop.

FeatureAthlon XP 2800+Sempron LE-1100
Integrated GPU
No
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Unlocked
Yes
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AVX-512
No
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Virtualization
None
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Target Use
Legacy Desktop
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