Atom E3815 vs Sempron 3000+

Atom E3815

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.47 GHz2013

Sempron 3000+

1 Cores1 Thrd62 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E3815

1 / 1

365

+4.3%

350

0.0%

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 Atom E3815 is positioned at rank 1103 and the Sempron 3000+ is on rank 971, so the Sempron 3000+ 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 Atom E3815

#1091

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3214%

#1092

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3166%

#1093

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2907%

#1094

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2894%

#1095

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2867%

#1097

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2769%

#1098

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2655%

#1099

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2651%

#1100

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2579%

#1103

Atom E3815

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

99%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

96%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

96%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

95%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

94%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3000+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26711%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

25239%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

18326%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5521%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4373%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3826%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2191%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2162%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1969%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1969%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1947%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1894%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1868%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1860%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1843%

#971

Sempron 3000+

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

99%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

99%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

99%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

97%

#976

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#977

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

96%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

94%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

94%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

94%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

94%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

93%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

93%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

93%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

92%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

91%

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 Atom E3815 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom E3815	Sempron 3000+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Sempron 3000+ (2005) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom E3815	Sempron 3000+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Atom E3815 Benchmark Check

Sempron 3000+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E3815 and Sempron 3000+

Atom E3815

The Atom E3815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.47 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $134.

Sempron 3000+

The Sempron 3000+ 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: 128 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 350 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom E3815 and Sempron 3000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3815 versus 1.8 GHz on the Sempron 3000+ — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Sempron 3000+. The Atom E3815 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Sempron 3000+ uses Palermo (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3815 scores 365 against the Sempron 3000+'s 350 — a 4.2% lead for the Atom E3815. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom E3815	Sempron 3000+
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.47 GHz	1.8 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+300%	128 kB
Process	22 nm-83%	130 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-I (2013)	Palermo (2001−2005)
PassMark	365+4%	350

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Memory & Platform

The Atom E3815 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron 3000+ uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.