Athlon XP 3100+ vs Sempron LE-1250
Athlon XP 3100+
Sempron LE-1250
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 XP 3100+ is positioned at rank 1096 and the Sempron LE-1250 is on rank 919, so the Sempron LE-1250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 3100+
Performance Per Dollar Sempron LE-1250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 3100+ | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thorton (2001−2003) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sparta (2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 3100+ | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 XP 3100+ and Sempron LE-1250
Athlon XP 3100+
The Athlon XP 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thorton (2001−2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 425 points. Launch price was $149.
Sempron LE-1250
The Sempron LE-1250 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: 2.2 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: 420 points. Launch price was $29.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 3100+ and Sempron LE-1250 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon XP 3100+ versus 2.2 GHz on the Sempron LE-1250 — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon XP 3100+ uses the Thorton (2001−2003) architecture (130 nm), while the Sempron LE-1250 uses Sparta (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 3100+ scores 425 against the Sempron LE-1250's 420 — a 1.2% lead for the Athlon XP 3100+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3100+ | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Thorton (2001−2003) | Sparta (2007) |
| PassMark | 425+1% | 420 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 3100+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron LE-1250 uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3100+ | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Sempron LE-1250 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 3100+ delivers 21.3 pts/$ vs 21.0 pts/$ for the Sempron LE-1250 — making the Athlon XP 3100+ the 1.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3100+ | Sempron LE-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.3+1% | 21.0 |
| Release Date | 2003 | 2007 |
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