Mobile Sempron M100
VS
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

Mobile Sempron M100 vs Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

AMD

Mobile Sempron M100

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2009
VS
AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2003

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 M100 is positioned at rank 1106 and the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 980, so the Mobile Athlon 64 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 Mobile Sempron M100

#1093
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
3275%
#1094
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
3227%
#1095
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2962%
#1096
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2949%
#1097
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2922%
#1099
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2821%
#1100
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2705%
#1101
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2701%
#1102
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2628%
#1105
Core i5-2430M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
100%
#1106
Mobile Sempron M100
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1107
Pentium Dual Core T4500
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
99%
#1108
Celeron B820
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
99%
#1109
Pentium B980
MSRP: $125|Avg: $35
98%
#1110
Celeron 867
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
98%
#1111
Pentium B970
MSRP: $125|Avg: $39
98%
#1112
Core i5-2410M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
97%
#1113
Pentium T2370
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
97%
#1114
Pentium N3710
MSRP: $161|Avg: $50
96%
#1115
Core m3-7Y30
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
96%
#1116
Pentium 977
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
96%
#1117
Core i7-2715QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $50
95%
#1119
VIA Nano U2250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
95%
#1120
Core i5-560M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

#968
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1956%
#969
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1927%
#970
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1769%
#971
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1761%
#972
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1745%
#974
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1685%
#975
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1616%
#976
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1613%
#977
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1570%
#980
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#982
Athlon II Neo K125
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#986
Pro A8-8600B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
98%
#991
Pentium 8500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
97%
#992
A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $16
96%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
96%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
95%
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 Mobile Sempron M100 (2009) utilizes 40 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightMobile Sempron M100Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 40 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ (2003) relies on older node technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightMobile Sempron M100Mobile Athlon 64 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobile Sempron M100 and Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

AMD

Mobile Sempron M100

The Mobile Sempron M100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: S. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 448 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 3000+

The Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 450 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Mobile Sempron M100 and Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Mobile Sempron M100 versus 2 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ — identical boost frequencies. The Mobile Sempron M100 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (40 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ uses Oakville (2003−2004). In PassMark, the Mobile Sempron M100 scores 448 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 0.4% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+.

FeatureMobile Sempron M100Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2 GHz
2 GHz
L2 Cache
512 kB
512K
Process
40 nm
Architecture
Caspian (2009)
Oakville (2003−2004)
PassMark
448
450
🧠

Memory & Platform

The Mobile Sempron M100 uses the S socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureMobile Sempron M100Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Socket
S
754
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
400
Max RAM Capacity
2
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Mobile Sempron M100) / false (Mobile Athlon 64 3000+). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ rivals Pentium M 735.

FeatureMobile Sempron M100Mobile Athlon 64 3000+
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
false