Sempron LE-1200 vs i3-2100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2100
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.17
+432%
Sempron LE-1200
2007
1 core / 1 thread, 45 Watt
0.22

Core i3-2100 outperforms Sempron LE-1200 by a whopping 432% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100 and Sempron LE-1200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23753197
Place by popularity99not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.700.46
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sparta (2007)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)August 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$73no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2100 and Sempron LE-1200 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed3.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size131 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °Cno data
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100 and Sempron LE-1200 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155AM2
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100 and Sempron LE-1200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2100 and Sempron LE-1200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2100 and Sempron LE-1200 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2100 and Sempron LE-1200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2100 and Sempron LE-1200 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100 and Sempron LE-1200.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2100 1.17
+432%
Sempron LE-1200 0.22

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-2100 1856
+432%
Sempron LE-1200 349

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.17 0.22
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

i3-2100 has a 431.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Sempron LE-1200, on the other hand, has 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron LE-1200 in performance tests.


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