Mobile Sempron M100
AMD
PassMark
448
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Mobile Sempron M100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: S. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 448 points. Launch price was $69.
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Performance Per Dollar
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Mobile Sempron M100 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Apex Legends
ARC Raiders
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Fortnite
Garry's Mod
Genshin Impact
League of Legends
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Mobile Sempron M100 specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Mobile Sempron M100 is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the Caspian (2009) architecture, manufactured on a 40 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 448, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.
| Specification | Mobile Sempron M100 |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 1C / 1T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 2 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Caspian (2009) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 40 nm |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 512 kB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 128 kB |
| Bus SpeedData bus frequency | 3200 MHz |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | No |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 448 |
Memory & Platform
The Mobile Sempron M100 fits into the S socket and supports PCIe 2.0.
| Specification | Mobile Sempron M100 |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | AMD Mobile Sempron |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | S |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 2.0 |
Power & Cooling
The Mobile Sempron M100 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 512 kB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Mobile Sempron M100 |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 512 kB |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #3485 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Mobile Sempron M100 |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $69 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #3485 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 10 September 2009 (16 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2009 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
3 categories
General Information
7 specs
General Information
7 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Mobile Sempron |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $69 |
| Release Date | 10 September 2009 (16 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Caspian (2009) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 3485 |
Technical Specifications
9 specs
Technical Specifications
9 specs
| Cores | 1 |
| Threads | 1 |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
| Bus Speed | 3200 MHz |
| Max Frequency | 2 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Process Technology | 40 nm |
| Windows 11 Compatible | - |
Compatibility
3 specs
Compatibility
3 specs
| Socket | S |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 512 kB |
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