Sempron LE-1200
VS
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

Sempron LE-1200 vs Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

AMD

Sempron LE-1200

1 Cores1 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2007
VS
AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2004

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 Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is on rank 1157, 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 Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

#1144
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
4121%
#1145
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4060%
#1146
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3728%
#1147
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3711%
#1148
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3677%
#1150
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
3551%
#1151
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
3404%
#1152
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
3399%
#1153
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3308%
#1156
Core i3-330E
MSRP: $177|Avg: $89
100%
#1157
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1158
Core i7-2640M
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
99%
#1159
Core M-5Y71
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
99%
#1161
Core i7-2620M
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
98%
#1163
Celeron N3010
MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A
96%
#1164
Core i7-3537U
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
95%
#1165
Core M-5Y10c
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
95%
#1166
Core M-5Y31
MSRP: $281|Avg: $30
95%
#1167
Core M-5Y10a
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
95%
#1169
Celeron 1047UE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
95%
#1170
Core M-5Y70
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
95%
#1171
Celeron U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
94%
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 Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 3.6% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightSempron LE-1200Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sparta (2007) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightSempron LE-1200Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Sempron LE-1200 and Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

AMD

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.

AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 420 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Sempron LE-1200 and Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Sempron LE-1200 versus 1.8 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Sempron LE-1200. The Sempron LE-1200 uses the Sparta (2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses Oakville (2003−2004). In PassMark, the Sempron LE-1200 scores 405 against the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+'s 420 — a 3.6% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+.

FeatureSempron LE-1200Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.1 GHz+17%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512K
Process
65 nm
Architecture
Sparta (2007)
Oakville (2003−2004)
PassMark
405
420+4%
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Memory & Platform

The Sempron LE-1200 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureSempron LE-1200Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Socket
AM2
754
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
400
Max RAM Capacity
2
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Sempron LE-1200) / false (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ rivals Pentium M 725.

FeatureSempron LE-1200Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
false