Atom N470 vs Sempron LE-1100
Atom N470
Sempron LE-1100
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 N470 is positioned at rank 966 and the Sempron LE-1100 is on rank 953, so the Sempron LE-1100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom N470
Performance Per Dollar Sempron LE-1100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N470 | Sempron LE-1100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Sparta (2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N470 | Sempron LE-1100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N470 and Sempron LE-1100
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.
Sempron LE-1100
The Sempron LE-1100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sparta (2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 376 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom N470 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Sempron LE-1100's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 versus 1.9 GHz on the Sempron LE-1100 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Sempron LE-1100. The Atom N470 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Sempron LE-1100 uses Sparta (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N470 scores 385 against the Sempron LE-1100's 376 — a 2.4% lead for the Atom N470. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom N470 | Sempron LE-1100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 1.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Pineview (2009−2011) | Sparta (2007) |
| PassMark | 385+2% | 376 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N470 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Sempron LE-1100 uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom N470 | Sempron LE-1100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom N470 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Sempron LE-1100 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom N470 | Sempron LE-1100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | — |
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