Sempron LE-1200 vs Celeron 540

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Sempron LE-1200

1 / 1

405

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 540

408

+0.7%

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 Celeron 540 is on rank 1212, so the Sempron LE-1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 LE-1200

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

23090%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21818%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15841%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4772%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3780%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3307%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1894%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1869%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1702%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1702%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1683%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1637%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1615%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1608%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1593%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

100%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

99%

#929

Sempron LE-1200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

100%

#932

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#933

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

99%

#935

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#936

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

99%

#937

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

98%

#938

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#939

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#940

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

97%

#941

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

97%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

97%

#943

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 540

#1200

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6190%

#1201

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6099%

#1202

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5599%

#1203

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5574%

#1204

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5523%

#1206

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5333%

#1207

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5114%

#1208

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5105%

#1209

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4968%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

97%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

96%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

94%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

93%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

88%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

86%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

86%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

85%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Sempron LE-1200 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 540 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Sempron LE-1200	Celeron 540
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 (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Sempron LE-1200	Celeron 540
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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 LE-1200 Benchmark Check

Celeron 540 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Sempron LE-1200 and Celeron 540

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.

Celeron 540

The Celeron 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 408 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Sempron LE-1200 is built on the Sparta (2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Sempron LE-1200 scores 405 against the Celeron 540's 408 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 540. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Sempron LE-1200 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 540.

Feature	Sempron LE-1200	Celeron 540
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	—
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Sparta (2007)	—
PassMark	405	408

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Memory & Platform

The Sempron LE-1200 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 540 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Sempron LE-1200	Celeron 540
Socket	AM2	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Sempron LE-1200) / No (Celeron 540). Primary use case: Celeron 540 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 540 rivals Pentium T2310.