Atom N470 vs Mobile Sempron 3300+

Atom N470

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Mobile Sempron 3300+

1 Cores1 Thrd128 WWMax: 2 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N470

1 / 2

385

+2.4%

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.

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 N470 is positioned at rank 966 and the Mobile Sempron 3300+ is on rank 1148, so the Atom N470 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 N470

#954

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1905%

#955

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1877%

#956

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1723%

#957

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1716%

#958

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1700%

#960

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1642%

#961

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1574%

#962

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1571%

#963

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1529%

#966

Atom N470

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

99%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

98%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Sempron 3300+

#1136

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3902%

#1137

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3844%

#1138

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3529%

#1139

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3513%

#1140

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3481%

#1142

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3362%

#1143

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3223%

#1144

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3218%

#1145

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3132%

#1148

Mobile Sempron 3300+

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

99%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

98%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

96%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

96%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

95%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Mobile Sempron 3300+ leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom N470 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom N470	Mobile Sempron 3300+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Roma (2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom N470	Mobile Sempron 3300+
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 N470 Benchmark Check

Mobile Sempron 3300+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N470 and Mobile Sempron 3300+

Atom N470

The Atom N470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $75.

Mobile Sempron 3300+

The Mobile Sempron 3300+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Roma (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 745. Thermal design power (TDP): 128 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 376 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom N470 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Mobile Sempron 3300+'s 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 versus 2 GHz on the Mobile Sempron 3300+ — a 8.9% clock advantage for the Mobile Sempron 3300+. The Atom N470 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Mobile Sempron 3300+ uses Roma (2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N470 scores 385 against the Mobile Sempron 3300+'s 376 — a 2.4% lead for the Atom N470.

Feature	Atom N470	Mobile Sempron 3300+
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz	2 GHz+9%
Base Clock	1.83 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+300%	128 kB
Process	45 nm-50%	90 nm
Architecture	Pineview (2009−2011)	Roma (2005)
PassMark	385+2%	376

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N470 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Sempron 3300+ uses 745 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.