CPU
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Sempron 2200+
Atom 230
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 2200+ is positioned at rank 1016 and the Atom 230 is on rank 451, so the Atom 230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 2200+
Performance Per Dollar Atom 230
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 2200+ | Atom 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Silverthorne (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 2200+ | Atom 230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Sempron 2200+ and Atom 230
Sempron 2200+
The Sempron 2200+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 265 points. Launch price was $30.
Atom 230
The Atom 230 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 248 points. Launch price was $29.
Processing Power
The Sempron 2200+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom 230's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Sempron 2200+ versus 0.1 GHz on the Atom 230 — a 175% clock advantage for the Sempron 2200+. The Sempron 2200+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom 230 uses Silverthorne (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 2200+ scores 265 against the Atom 230's 248 — a 6.6% lead for the Sempron 2200+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 2200+ | Atom 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz+1400% | 0.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | Barton (2001−2004) | Silverthorne (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 265+7% | 248 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 2200+ uses the A socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom 230 uses PBGA437 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 2200+ | Atom 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | PBGA437 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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