CPU
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Sempron LE-1100
Athlon 64 2600+
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 LE-1100 is positioned at rank 953 and the Athlon 64 2600+ is on rank 1080, so the Sempron LE-1100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron LE-1100
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron LE-1100 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sparta (2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron LE-1100 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 LE-1100 and Athlon 64 2600+
Sempron LE-1100
The Sempron LE-1100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sparta (2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 376 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 2600+
The Athlon 64 2600+ 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: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 392 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron LE-1100 and Athlon 64 2600+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Sempron LE-1100 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 2600+ — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Sempron LE-1100. The Sempron LE-1100 uses the Sparta (2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 2600+ uses Lima (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron LE-1100 scores 376 against the Athlon 64 2600+'s 392 — a 4.2% lead for the Athlon 64 2600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron LE-1100 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+19% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sparta (2007) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 376 | 392+4% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM2 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Sempron LE-1100 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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