Mobile Sempron M120 vs Sempron 2800+
Primary details
Comparing Sempron 2800+ and Mobile Sempron M120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3311 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | AMD Mobile Sempron |
| Power efficiency | 0.23 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Manila (2001−2006) | Caspian (2009) |
| Release date | January 2001 (23 years ago) | 10 September 2009 (15 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $104 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Sempron 2800+ and Mobile Sempron M120 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) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 1 | 1 |
| Boost clock speed | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 3200 MHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 256K | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 130 nm | 40 nm |
| Die size | 144 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 81 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Sempron 2800+ and Mobile Sempron M120 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 | no data |
| Socket | AM2 | S |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 62 Watt | 25 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Sempron 2800+ and Mobile Sempron M120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNow, Enhanced Virus Protection, MMX |
| VirusProtect | - | + |
Pros & cons summary
| Chip lithography | 130 nm | 40 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 62 Watt | 25 Watt |
Mobile Sempron M120 has a 225% more advanced lithography process, and 148% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Sempron 2800+ and Mobile Sempron M120. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Sempron 2800+ is a desktop processor while Mobile Sempron M120 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Sempron 2800+ and Mobile Sempron M120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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