Sempron LE-1300
VS
Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

Sempron LE-1300 vs Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

AMD

Sempron LE-1300

1 Cores1 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2007
VS
Intel

Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

1 Cores2 Thrd68 WWMax: 2.8 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-1300 is positioned at rank 905 and the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 is on rank 847, so the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 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-1300

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
21350%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
20174%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
14648%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
4413%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
3495%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
3058%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1751%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1728%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1574%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1574%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1556%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1514%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1493%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1487%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1473%
#395
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491
96%
#905
Sempron LE-1300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#906
Athlon II X3 420e
MSRP: $107|Avg: $15
100%
#907
Celeron E1500
MSRP: $53|Avg: $5
99%
#909
Pentium G6950
MSRP: $87|Avg: $25
99%
#910
Pentium J4205
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
98%
#911
Core i3-2120
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
98%
#912
Pentium E6600
MSRP: $84|Avg: $50
97%
#913
Pentium E5500
MSRP: $75|Avg: $25
97%
#914
Pentium G3460
MSRP: $149|Avg: $25
97%
#915
Pentium E6700
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
97%
#916
Phenom II X4 820
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
97%
#917
Core i7-3930K
MSRP: $583|Avg: $150
96%
#919
Core i7-4930K
MSRP: $670|Avg: $100
96%
#920
Sempron LE-1250
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

#834
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1371%
#835
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1351%
#836
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1240%
#837
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1235%
#838
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1223%
#840
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1181%
#841
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1133%
#842
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1131%
#843
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1100%
#847
Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#851
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
98%
#853
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
98%
#855
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 leads in gaming performance. However, the Sempron LE-1300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightSempron LE-1300Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
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-1300Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
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-1300 and Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

AMD

Sempron LE-1300

The Sempron LE-1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Sparta (2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 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: 438 points. Launch price was $12.

Intel

Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

The Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 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: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 428 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Sempron LE-1300 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Sempron LE-1300 versus 2.8 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80. The Sempron LE-1300 uses the Sparta (2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 uses Northwood (2002−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron LE-1300 scores 438 against the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80's 428 — a 2.3% lead for the Sempron LE-1300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureSempron LE-1300Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 2
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz
2.8 GHz+22%
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
438+2%
428
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Memory & Platform

The Sempron LE-1300 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureSempron LE-1300Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
Socket
AM2
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1