Athlon XP 3200+ vs Mobile Sempron M100

Athlon XP 3200+

1 Cores1 Thrd77 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2001

Mobile Sempron M100

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon XP 3200+

1 / 1

445

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Mobile Sempron M100

1 / 1

448

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 3200+ is positioned at rank 1127 and the Mobile Sempron M100 is on rank 1106, so the Mobile Sempron M100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 3200+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

324703%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

306813%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

222771%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

67111%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

53159%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

46504%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

26635%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

26288%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

23935%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

23933%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

23666%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

23027%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

22705%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

22614%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

22408%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

100%

#1128

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

95%

#1129

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

95%

#1130

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

95%

#1131

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

93%

#1132

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

92%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

88%

#1134

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

86%

#1135

Athlon 64 FX-53

MSRP: $799|Avg: $15

84%

#1136

Athlon XP 2000+

MSRP: $339|Avg: $40

77%

#1137

Athlon 64 FX-57

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200

73%

#1138

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

72%

#1139

Athlon XP 2100+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $30

66%

#1140

Pentium III 1266S

MSRP: $369|Avg: $20

59%

#1141

Pentium 4 1.80

MSRP: $562|Avg: $40

42%

#1142

Pentium III 1133

MSRP: $990|Avg: $30

19%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Sempron M100

#1093

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3275%

#1094

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3227%

#1095

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2962%

#1096

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2949%

#1097

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2922%

#1099

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2821%

#1100

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2705%

#1101

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2701%

#1102

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2628%

#1105

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1106

Mobile Sempron M100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1107

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1108

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1109

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

98%

#1110

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1111

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

98%

#1112

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1113

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#1114

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

96%

#1115

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1116

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1117

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

95%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#1120

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Mobile Sempron M100 (2009) utilizes 40 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon XP 3200+	Mobile Sempron M100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon XP 3200+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon XP 3200+	Mobile Sempron M100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon XP 3200+ Benchmark Check

Mobile Sempron M100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon XP 3200+ and Mobile Sempron M100

Athlon XP 3200+

The Athlon XP 3200+ 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: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 445 points. Launch price was $149.

Mobile Sempron M100

The Mobile Sempron M100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: S. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 448 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon XP 3200+ and Mobile Sempron M100 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon XP 3200+ versus 2 GHz on the Mobile Sempron M100 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 3200+. The Athlon XP 3200+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Mobile Sempron M100 uses Caspian (2009) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 3200+ scores 445 against the Mobile Sempron M100's 448 — a 0.7% lead for the Mobile Sempron M100.

Feature	Athlon XP 3200+	Mobile Sempron M100
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	130 nm	40 nm-69%
Architecture	Barton (2001−2004)	Caspian (2009)
PassMark	445	448