Pentium 4 2.60
VS
Mobile Sempron 3300+

Pentium 4 2.60 vs Mobile Sempron 3300+

Intel

Pentium 4 2.60

1 Cores1 Thrd92 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2002
VS
AMD

Mobile Sempron 3300+

1 Cores1 Thrd128 WWMax: 2 GHz2005

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 Pentium 4 2.60 is positioned at rank 1128 and the Mobile Sempron 3300+ is on rank 1148, so the Pentium 4 2.60 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 Pentium 4 2.60

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
342544%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
323670%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
235011%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
70799%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
56080%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
49059%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
28099%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
27732%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
25251%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
25248%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
24966%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
24292%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
23953%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
23856%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
23640%
#1127
Pentium III 1400
MSRP: $250|Avg: $20
100%
#1128
Pentium 4 2.60
MSRP: $401|Avg: $25
100%
#1129
Pentium III 1400S
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
100%
#1130
Athlon XP 1800+
MSRP: $252|Avg: $30
98%
#1131
Athlon XP 1900+
MSRP: $269|Avg: $20
97%
#1132
Athlon 64 FX-51
MSRP: $733|Avg: $733
92%
#1133
Athlon 64 FX-55
MSRP: $827|Avg: $50
91%
#1134
Athlon 64 FX-53
MSRP: $799|Avg: $15
89%
#1135
Athlon XP 2000+
MSRP: $339|Avg: $40
81%
#1136
Athlon 64 FX-57
MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200
77%
#1137
Athlon XP 3000+
MSRP: $588|Avg: $20
76%
#1138
Athlon XP 2100+
MSRP: $420|Avg: $30
69%
#1139
Pentium III 1266S
MSRP: $369|Avg: $20
63%
#1140
Pentium 4 1.80
MSRP: $562|Avg: $40
44%
#1141
Pentium III 1133
MSRP: $990|Avg: $30
20%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 4 2.60 leads in gaming performance. However, the Mobile Sempron 3300+ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPentium 4 2.60Mobile Sempron 3300+
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Roma (2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium 4 2.60Mobile Sempron 3300+
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
More affordable ($0)

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 Pentium 4 2.60 and Mobile Sempron 3300+

Intel

Pentium 4 2.60

The Pentium 4 2.60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium 4 2.60 and Mobile Sempron 3300+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.60 versus 2 GHz on the Mobile Sempron 3300+ — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.60. The Pentium 4 2.60 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (130 nm), while the Mobile Sempron 3300+ uses Roma (2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4 2.60 scores 365 against the Mobile Sempron 3300+'s 376 — a 3% lead for the Mobile Sempron 3300+.

FeaturePentium 4 2.60Mobile Sempron 3300+
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.6 GHz+30%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB+300%
128 kB
Process
130 nm
90 nm-31%
Architecture
NetBurst (2000−2006)
Roma (2005)
PassMark
365
376+3%
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4 2.60 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile Sempron 3300+ uses 745 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium 4 2.60Mobile Sempron 3300+
Socket
PGA478
745
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%