Mobile Sempron SI-40
VS
Atom E680

Mobile Sempron SI-40 vs Atom E680

AMD

Mobile Sempron SI-40

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2008
VS
Intel

Atom E680

1 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 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 SI-40 is positioned at rank 1182 and the Atom E680 is on rank 952, so the Atom E680 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 Atom E680

#940
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1806%
#941
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1779%
#942
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1633%
#943
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1626%
#944
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1611%
#946
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1556%
#947
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1492%
#948
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1489%
#949
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1449%
#952
Atom E680
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#954
Core i7-5850EQ
MSRP: $435|Avg: $370
100%
#956
Core i7-4810MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
99%
#959
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
98%
#960
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
98%
#963
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Mobile Sempron SI-40 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom E680 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightMobile Sempron SI-40Atom E680
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sable (2008−2009) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Tunnel Creek (2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightMobile Sempron SI-40Atom E680
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 SI-40 and Atom E680

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.

Intel

Atom E680

The Atom E680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Tunnel Creek (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA676. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Mobile Sempron SI-40 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom E680's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Mobile Sempron SI-40 versus 1.6 GHz on the Atom E680 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Mobile Sempron SI-40. The Mobile Sempron SI-40 uses the Sable (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom E680 uses Tunnel Creek (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Sempron SI-40 scores 322 against the Atom E680's 325 — a 0.9% lead for the Atom E680.

FeatureMobile Sempron SI-40Atom E680
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz+25%
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512 kB (per core)
Process
65 nm
45 nm-31%
Architecture
Sable (2008−2009)
Tunnel Creek (2010)
PassMark
322
325
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Memory & Platform

The Mobile Sempron SI-40 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom E680 uses BGA676 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureMobile Sempron SI-40Atom E680
Socket
S1g2
BGA676
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
2 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

The Atom E680 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 600), while the Mobile Sempron SI-40 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureMobile Sempron SI-40Atom E680
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel GMA 600