CPU
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Sempron 2800+
Athlon 64 2000+
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 2800+ is positioned at rank 1073 and the Athlon 64 2000+ is on rank 1088, so the Sempron 2800+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 2800+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 2800+ and Athlon 64 2000+
Sempron 2800+
The Sempron 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Manila (2001−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $104.
Athlon 64 2000+
The Athlon 64 2000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 2800+ and Athlon 64 2000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Sempron 2800+ versus 1 GHz on the Athlon 64 2000+ — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Sempron 2800+. The Sempron 2800+ uses the Manila (2001−2006) architecture (130 nm), while the Athlon 64 2000+ uses Lima (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 2800+ scores 320 against the Athlon 64 2000+'s 330 — a 3.1% lead for the Athlon 64 2000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+100% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Manila (2001−2006) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 320 | 330+3% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM2 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Sempron 2800+ versus DDR2-400 on the Athlon 64 2000+ — the Athlon 64 2000+ supports -202.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 2000+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Sempron 2800+) vs 2 (Athlon 64 2000+). PCIe lanes: 0 (Sempron 2800+) vs 16 (Athlon 64 2000+) — the Athlon 64 2000+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR2-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Sempron 2800+) / not specified (Athlon 64 2000+). Primary use case: Sempron 2800+ targets Budget.
| Feature | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Sempron 2800+ launched at $65 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 2000+ debuted at $100. At current prices ($29 vs $20), the Athlon 64 2000+ is $9 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Sempron 2800+ delivers 11.0 pts/$ vs 16.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 2000+ — making the Athlon 64 2000+ the 39.7% better value option.
| Feature | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65-35% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $29 | $20-31% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.0 | 16.5+50% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2008 |
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