Mobile Sempron SI-40
VS
Athlon MP 2400+

Mobile Sempron SI-40 vs Athlon MP 2400+

AMD

Mobile Sempron SI-40

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2008
VS
AMD

Athlon MP 2400+

1 Cores1 Thrd60 WWMax: 2 GHz2002

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 SI-40 is positioned at rank 1182 and the Athlon MP 2400+ is on rank 1022, so the Athlon MP 2400+ 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 SI-40

#1170
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
4556%
#1171
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4489%
#1172
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
4121%
#1173
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
4102%
#1174
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4065%
#1176
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
3925%
#1177
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
3764%
#1178
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
3758%
#1179
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3657%
#1182
Mobile Sempron SI-40
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1183
Core i7-4500U
MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A
97%
#1185
Athlon Neo X2 L325
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
95%
#1186
Core i3-2370M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
95%
#1187
Core i3-3217UE
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
94%
#1188
Celeron T3000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $54
94%
#1189
Core m7-6Y75
MSRP: $393|Avg: $393
93%
#1190
Core M-5Y10
MSRP: $281|Avg: $20
91%
#1193
Celeron 900
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
88%
#1194
Pentium T3400
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
87%
#1195
Core 2 Solo SU3500
MSRP: $262|Avg: $15
87%
#1196
Core 2 Duo E8335
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon MP 2400+

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
102883%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
19425%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
17258%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
13333%
#1022
Athlon MP 2400+
MSRP: $151|Avg: $20
100%
#1023
Xeon E5-2650L v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078
92%
#1024
Xeon E5-2640 v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530
92%
#1025
Opteron 142
MSRP: $292|Avg: $20
75%
#1026
Athlon MP 2800+
MSRP: $275|Avg: $10
68%
#1027
Xeon L3110
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950
66%
#1028
Xeon 2.66
MSRP: $337|Avg: $10
65%
#1029
Xeon X5272
MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76
61%
#1030
Xeon Platinum 8260L
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750
34%
#1031
Xeon 3.20
MSRP: $851|Avg: $10
34%
#1032
Xeon X5355
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000
22%
#1033
Xeon E5420
MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500
14%
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 SI-40 (2008) utilizes 65 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightMobile Sempron SI-40Athlon MP 2400+
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sable (2008−2009) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (K7 (2000−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon MP 2400+ (2002) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightMobile Sempron SI-40Athlon MP 2400+
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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 SI-40 and Athlon MP 2400+

AMD

Mobile Sempron SI-40

The Mobile Sempron SI-40 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Sable (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 322 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Athlon MP 2400+

The Athlon MP 2400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 December 2002 (22 years ago). It is based on the K7 (2000−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 305 points. Launch price was $228.

Processing Power

Both the Mobile Sempron SI-40 and Athlon MP 2400+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Mobile Sempron SI-40 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon MP 2400+ — identical boost frequencies. The Mobile Sempron SI-40 uses the Sable (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon MP 2400+ uses K7 (2000−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Sempron SI-40 scores 322 against the Athlon MP 2400+'s 305 — a 5.4% lead for the Mobile Sempron SI-40.

FeatureMobile Sempron SI-40Athlon MP 2400+
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2 GHz
2 GHz
L2 Cache
512 kB+100%
256 kB
Process
65 nm-50%
130 nm
Architecture
Sable (2008−2009)
K7 (2000−2004)
PassMark
322+6%
305