Sempron 150 vs Atom S1260
Sempron 150
Atom S1260
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 Sempron 150 is positioned at rank 810 and the Atom S1260 is on rank 749, so the Atom S1260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 150
Performance Per Dollar Atom S1260
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 150 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Centerton (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 150 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 Sempron 150 and Atom S1260
Sempron 150
The Sempron 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 December 2010 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 579 points. Launch price was $73.
Atom S1260
The Atom S1260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2012 (12 years ago). It is based on the Centerton (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1283. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Sempron 150 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom S1260 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom S1260 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Sempron 150 versus 2 GHz on the Atom S1260 — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Sempron 150 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Sempron 150 uses the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom S1260 uses Centerton (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 150 scores 579 against the Atom S1260's 555 — a 4.2% lead for the Sempron 150. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 150 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sargas (2009−2011) | Centerton (2012) |
| PassMark | 579+4% | 555 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 150 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom S1260 uses FCBGA1283 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 150 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1283 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
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