Sempron 3200+ vs Atom N470
Sempron 3200+
Atom N470
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 3200+ is positioned at rank 943 and the Atom N470 is on rank 966, so the Sempron 3200+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3200+
Performance Per Dollar Atom N470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 3200+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 3200+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Sempron 3200+ and Atom N470
Sempron 3200+
The Sempron 3200+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2005 (20 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 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 391 points. Launch price was $13.
Atom N470
The Atom N470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Sempron 3200+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N470's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Sempron 3200+ versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 — a 1.7% clock advantage for the Atom N470. The Sempron 3200+ uses the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom N470 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 3200+ scores 391 against the Atom N470's 385 — a 1.5% lead for the Sempron 3200+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 3200+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.83 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 45 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Palermo (2001−2005) | Pineview (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 391+2% | 385 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 3200+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom N470 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 3200+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom N470 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Sempron 3200+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Sempron 3200+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3150 |
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