CPU
GPU
Sempron 3100+
Atom E3815
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 3100+ is positioned at rank 1068 and the Atom E3815 is on rank 1103, so the Sempron 3100+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3100+
Performance Per Dollar Atom E3815
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 3100+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 3100+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 3100+ and Atom E3815
Sempron 3100+
The Sempron 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 372 points. Launch price was $60.
Atom E3815
The Atom E3815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.47 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 3100+ and Atom E3815 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Sempron 3100+ versus 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3815 — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Sempron 3100+. The Sempron 3100+ uses the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom E3815 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 3100+ scores 372 against the Atom E3815's 365 — a 1.9% lead for the Sempron 3100+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 3100+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+22% | 1.47 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 22 nm-83% |
| Architecture | Palermo (2001−2005) | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 372+2% | 365 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 3100+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom E3815 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR 400 MHz on the Sempron 3100+ versus DDR3L-1066 on the Atom E3815 — the Sempron 3100+ supports 197% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom E3815 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 3 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Sempron 3100+) vs 4 (Atom E3815) — the Atom E3815 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: nForce3,VIA K8T800 (Sempron 3100+) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3815).
| Feature | Sempron 3100+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR 400 MHz+13233% | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 8 GB+167% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Sempron 3100+) / not specified (Atom E3815). The Atom E3815 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Sempron 3100+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Sempron 3100+ targets Budget.
| Feature | Sempron 3100+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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