CPU
GPU
Sempron 3100+
Pentium 4 2.60
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 Pentium 4 2.60 is on rank 1128, 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 Pentium 4 2.60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 3100+ | Pentium 4 2.60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 3100+ | Pentium 4 2.60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+70%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 Pentium 4 2.60
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.
Pentium 4 2.60
The Pentium 4 2.60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 3100+ and Pentium 4 2.60 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Sempron 3100+ versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.60 — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.60. The Sempron 3100+ uses the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Pentium 4 2.60 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 3100+ scores 372 against the Pentium 4 2.60's 365 — a 1.9% lead for the Sempron 3100+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 3100+ | Pentium 4 2.60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Palermo (2001−2005) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 372+2% | 365 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 3100+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 4 2.60 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 3100+ | Pentium 4 2.60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR 400 MHz | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 3 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Sempron 3100+) / not specified (Pentium 4 2.60). Primary use case: Sempron 3100+ targets Budget.
| Feature | Sempron 3100+ | Pentium 4 2.60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Sempron 3100+ launched at $65 MSRP, while the Pentium 4 2.60 debuted at $401. At current prices ($15 vs $25), the Sempron 3100+ is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Sempron 3100+ delivers 24.8 pts/$ vs 14.6 pts/$ for the Pentium 4 2.60 — making the Sempron 3100+ the 51.8% better value option.
| Feature | Sempron 3100+ | Pentium 4 2.60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65-84% | $401 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.8+70% | 14.6 |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2002 |
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