Atom D425 vs Sempron 3200+
Atom D425
Sempron 3200+
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 Atom D425 is positioned at rank 1088 and the Sempron 3200+ is on rank 943, so the Sempron 3200+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom D425
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3200+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom D425 | Sempron 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom D425 | Sempron 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ 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 Atom D425 and Sempron 3200+
Atom D425
The Atom D425 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $993.
Sempron 3200+
The Sempron 3200+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 391 points. Launch price was $13.
Processing Power
The Atom D425 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Sempron 3200+'s 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom D425 versus 1.8 GHz on the Sempron 3200+ — a 1.7% clock advantage for the Atom D425. The Atom D425 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Sempron 3200+ uses Palermo (2001−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D425 scores 385 against the Sempron 3200+'s 391 — a 1.5% lead for the Sempron 3200+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom D425 | Sempron 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz+2% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Pineview (2009−2011) | Palermo (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 385 | 391+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Atom D425 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 3200+ uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom D425 | Sempron 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom D425 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Sempron 3200+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom D425 | Sempron 3200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | — |
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