Sempron 3100+ vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

CPU

GPU

Sempron 3100+

1 Cores1 Thrd62 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2001

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Sempron 3100+

1 / 1

372

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+9118.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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. The Sempron 3100+ is positioned at rank #1068 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3100+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

54496%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

51493%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

37388%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11263%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8922%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7805%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4470%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4412%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4017%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4017%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3972%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3865%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3811%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3795%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3761%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

100%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

98%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

98%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

94%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

87%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

86%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

83%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

81%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

75%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

71%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

70%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

69%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

69%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

67%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

63%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Sempron 3100+	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 130 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Sempron 3100+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Sempron 3100+	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+260%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Sempron 3100+ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

League of Legends

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

Valorant

No prediction data available

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Sempron 3100+ and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Sempron 3100+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Sempron 3100+ versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 94.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Sempron 3100+ uses the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 3100+ scores 372 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 195.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Sempron 3100+ vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Sempron 3100+	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	8 / 16+700%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	5 GHz+178%
Base Clock	—	4.4 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	96 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	130 nm	5 nm-96%
Architecture	Palermo (2001−2005)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	372	34,293+9119%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Sempron 3100+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR 400 MHz on the Sempron 3100+ versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Sempron 3100+ supports 195.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 3 GB — 190.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Sempron 3100+) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 0 (Sempron 3100+) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: nForce3,VIA K8T800 (Sempron 3100+) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Sempron 3100+	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	754	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR 400 MHz+7900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	3 GB	128 GB+4167%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: false (Sempron 3100+) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Sempron 3100+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Sempron 3100+ targets Budget, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Sempron 3100+	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	false	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Sempron 3100+ launched at $65 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($15 vs $384), the Sempron 3100+ is $369 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Sempron 3100+ delivers 24.8 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 113.1% better value option.