Mobile Sempron M100
VS
Ryzen 5 5600X

Mobile Sempron M100 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD

Mobile Sempron M100

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2009
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

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. The Mobile Sempron M100 is positioned at rank #1106 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Ryzen 5 5600X

#24
Celeron G5925
MSRP: $62|Avg: $15
116%
#25
Ryzen 5 7500F
MSRP: $179|Avg: $145
114%
#26
Core Ultra 5 245
MSRP: $319|Avg: $220
113%
#27
Ryzen 7 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $86
112%
#28
Core Ultra 7 265KF
MSRP: $379|Avg: $323
112%
#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
110%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
110%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
108%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
108%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
108%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
107%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
104%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
102%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
101%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
100%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
100%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
100%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
99%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
99%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
99%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
98%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
98%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
97%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
97%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
97%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
96%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
96%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
96%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
96%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
96%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
96%
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 Ryzen 5 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightMobile Sempron M100Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($135)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 40 nm)
✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobile Sempron M100 (2009) relies on 40 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightMobile Sempron M100Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($135)

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 Ryzen 5 5600X

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

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Mobile Sempron M100 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Mobile Sempron M100 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 78.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X. The Mobile Sempron M100 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (40 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Sempron M100 scores 448 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 192% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X.

FeatureMobile Sempron M100Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
6 / 12+500%
Boost Clock
2 GHz
4.6 GHz+130%
Base Clock
3.7 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512K (per core)
Process
40 nm
7 nm, 12 nm-83%
Architecture
Caspian (2009)
Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark
448
21,845+4776%
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Memory & Platform

The Mobile Sempron M100 uses the S socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureMobile Sempron M100Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket
S
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
24
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Mobile Sempron M100) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

FeatureMobile Sempron M100Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Desktop