Core Solo T1200 vs Sempron 3100+

CPU

GPU

Core Solo T1200

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2006

Sempron 3100+

1 Cores1 Thrd62 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2001

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Solo T1200

1 / 1

355

0.0%

372

+4.8%

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 Core Solo T1200 is positioned at rank 1241 and the Sempron 3100+ is on rank 1068, so the Sempron 3100+ 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 Core Solo T1200

#1229

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

17259%

#1230

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

17006%

#1231

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

15612%

#1232

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

15541%

#1233

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

15399%

#1235

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

14871%

#1236

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

14259%

#1237

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

14235%

#1238

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

13853%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3100+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

54496%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

51493%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

37388%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11263%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8922%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7805%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4470%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4412%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4017%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4017%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3972%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3865%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3811%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3795%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3761%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

100%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

98%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

98%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

94%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

87%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

86%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

83%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

81%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

75%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

71%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

70%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

69%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

69%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

67%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

63%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Sempron 3100+ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Solo T1200 in both compute-intensive tasks (4.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Solo T1200	Sempron 3100+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core Solo T1200 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 43% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Sempron 3100+.

Insight	Core Solo T1200	Sempron 3100+
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+43%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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.

Core Solo T1200 Benchmark Check

Sempron 3100+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1200 and Sempron 3100+

Core Solo T1200

The Core Solo T1200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 355 points. Launch price was $249.

Sempron 3100+

The Sempron 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 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 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 372 points. Launch price was $60.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Solo T1200 and Sempron 3100+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core Solo T1200 versus 1.8 GHz on the Sempron 3100+ — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Sempron 3100+. The Core Solo T1200 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Sempron 3100+ uses Palermo (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1200 scores 355 against the Sempron 3100+'s 372 — a 4.7% lead for the Sempron 3100+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Solo T1200	Sempron 3100+
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.8 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB
Process	65 nm-50%	130 nm
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Palermo (2001−2005)
PassMark	355	372+5%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Solo T1200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron 3100+ uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Solo T1200	Sempron 3100+
Socket	BGA479	754
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR 400 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	—	3 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Solo T1200) / false (Sempron 3100+). Primary use case: Sempron 3100+ targets Budget.

Feature	Core Solo T1200	Sempron 3100+
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	false
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core Solo T1200 launched at $209 MSRP, while the Sempron 3100+ debuted at $65. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Core Solo T1200 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1200 delivers 35.5 pts/$ vs 24.8 pts/$ for the Sempron 3100+ — making the Core Solo T1200 the 35.5% better value option.