Sempron LE-1200
VS
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

Sempron LE-1200 vs Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

AMD

Sempron LE-1200

1 Cores1 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2007
VS
Intel

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

1 Cores2 Thrd66 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2003

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 Pentium 4 2.66 is on rank 771, so the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 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 Pentium 4 2.66

#759
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1114%
#760
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1098%
#761
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1008%
#762
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1003%
#763
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
994%
#765
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
960%
#766
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
921%
#767
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
919%
#768
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
894%
#771
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#772
Core i7-9750HF
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 leads in gaming performance. However, the Sempron LE-1200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightSempron LE-1200Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sparta (2007) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightSempron LE-1200Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
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 Pentium 4 2.66

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.

Intel

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 66 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 395 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Sempron LE-1200 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Sempron LE-1200 versus 2.67 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 — a 23.9% clock advantage for the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66. The Sempron LE-1200 uses the Sparta (2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 uses Northwood (2002−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron LE-1200 scores 405 against the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66's 395 — a 2.5% lead for the Sempron LE-1200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureSempron LE-1200Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 2
Boost Clock
2.1 GHz
2.67 GHz+27%
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512 kB
Process
65 nm-50%
130 nm
Architecture
Sparta (2007)
Northwood (2002−2004)
PassMark
405+3%
395
Geekbench 6 Single
800
Geekbench 6 Multi
800
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Memory & Platform

The Sempron LE-1200 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureSempron LE-1200Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
Socket
AM2
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR2
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Sempron LE-1200) / None (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66). Primary use case: Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 targets Legacy Laptop.

FeatureSempron LE-1200Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
None
Target Use
Legacy Laptop