Mobile Sempron 3300+
VS
Atom N470

Mobile Sempron 3300+ vs Atom N470

AMD

Mobile Sempron 3300+

1 Cores1 Thrd128 WWMax: 2 GHz2005
VS
Intel

Atom N470

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

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 Mobile Sempron 3300+ is positioned at rank 1148 and the Atom N470 is on rank 966, 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 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 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 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.
InsightMobile Sempron 3300+Atom N470
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Roma (2005) / 90 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightMobile Sempron 3300+Atom N470
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.

Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

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

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

Memory & Platform

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

FeatureMobile Sempron 3300+Atom N470
Socket
745
FCBGA559
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 Mobile Sempron 3300+ requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureMobile Sempron 3300+Atom N470
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel GMA 3150