Sempron 3300+
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Sempron 3300+

AMD

PassMark

412

Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago)
62 Watt
Palermo (2001−2005)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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Overview

The Sempron 3300+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 412 points. Launch price was $30.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Sempron 3300+ across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

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Grand Theft Auto V

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Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail

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Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

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Path of Exile 2

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Sempron 3300+ specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Sempron 3300+ is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture, manufactured on a 130 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. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 512K of L2 cache and 128 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 412, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationSempron 3300+
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units1C / 1T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designPalermo (2001−2005)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient130 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data512K
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache128 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor101 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities69 million
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score412
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Memory & Platform

The Sempron 3300+ fits into the 754 socket and supports PCIe 2.0.

SpecificationSempron 3300+
TypeDesktop or Laptop processordesktop
SocketMotherboard socket required754
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 2.0
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Sempron 3300+ has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 62 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationSempron 3300+
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload62 Watt
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #3525 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationSempron 3300+
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$30
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#3525
Release DateLaunch dateJaneiro 2001 (24 years ago)
Release Year2001
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

6 specs

Typedesktop
DesignerAMD
Launch Price$30
Release DateJaneiro 2001 (24 years ago)
Architecture CodenamePalermo (2001−2005)
Performance Ranking Position3525

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores1
Threads1
Die Size101 mm2
L1 Cache128 kB
L2 Cache512K
L3 Cache0 kB
Max Frequency2 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Transistor Count69 million
Process Technology130 nm
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

4 specs

Socket754
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.0
Power Consumption (TDP)62 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

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