Sempron LE-1200 vs Atom D425
Sempron LE-1200
Atom D425
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-1200 is positioned at rank 929 and the Atom D425 is on rank 1088, so the Sempron LE-1200 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-1200
Performance Per Dollar Atom D425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron LE-1200 | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sparta (2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron LE-1200 | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 LE-1200 and Atom D425
Sempron LE-1200
The Sempron LE-1200 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: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom D425
The Atom D425 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $993.
Processing Power
The Sempron LE-1200 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom D425's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Sempron LE-1200 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom D425 — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Sempron LE-1200. The Sempron LE-1200 uses the Sparta (2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom D425 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron LE-1200 scores 405 against the Atom D425's 385 — a 5.1% lead for the Sempron LE-1200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron LE-1200 | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+15% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sparta (2007) | Pineview (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 405+5% | 385 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron LE-1200 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D425 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron LE-1200 | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom D425 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Sempron LE-1200 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Sempron LE-1200 | Atom D425 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3150 |
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