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Sempron 150
Pentium M 780
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 Pentium M 780 is on rank 807, so the Pentium M 780 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 Pentium M 780
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 150 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 150 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium M 780
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.
Pentium M 780
The Pentium M 780 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 575 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 150 and Pentium M 780 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Sempron 150 versus 0.03 GHz on the Pentium M 780 — a 195.9% clock advantage for the Sempron 150 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Sempron 150 uses the Sargas (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium M 780 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 150 scores 579 against the Pentium M 780's 575 — a 0.7% lead for the Sempron 150. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 150 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+9567% | 0.03 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+28% | 2.26 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Sargas (2009−2011) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 579 | 575 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 150 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 780 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 150 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Sempron 150) / false (Pentium M 780).
| Feature | Sempron 150 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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