Sempron 150 vs Core Duo T2050
Sempron 150
Core Duo T2050
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 Core Duo T2050 is on rank 86, so the Core Duo T2050 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 Core Duo T2050
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 150 | Core Duo T2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sargas (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 150 | Core Duo T2050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core Duo T2050
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.
Core Duo T2050
The Core Duo T2050 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 585 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Sempron 150 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core Duo T2050 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core Duo T2050 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Sempron 150 versus 1.6 GHz on the Core Duo T2050 — a 57.8% clock advantage for the Sempron 150 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Sempron 150 uses the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core Duo T2050 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 150 scores 579 against the Core Duo T2050's 585 — a 1% lead for the Core Duo T2050. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 150 | Core Duo T2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+81% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+81% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sargas (2009−2011) | Yonah (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 579 | 585+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 150 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2050 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 150 | Core Duo T2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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