Pentium Dual-Core E2160 vs Sempron 130
Aggregate performance score
Pentium Dual-Core E2160 outperforms Sempron 130 by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Sempron 130 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3096 | 2998 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 0.67 | 0.60 |
| Architecture codename | Sargas (2009−2011) | Conroe (2006−2007) |
| Release date | 1 August 2011 (13 years ago) | June 2007 (17 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $25 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Sempron 130 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160 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 cores | 1 (Single-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 1 | 2 |
| Base clock speed | 2.6 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 2.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 65 nm |
| Die size | 117 mm2 | 77 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 234 million | 105 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Sempron 130 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3 | 775 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Sempron 130 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Sempron 130 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Sempron 130 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | no 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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.32 | 0.41 |
| Physical cores | 1 | 2 |
| Threads | 1 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 65 Watt |
Sempron 130 has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.
Pentium Dual-Core E2160, on the other hand, has a 28.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.
The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 130 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Sempron 130 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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