Sempron 3000+ vs Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE

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Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated3468
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiencyno data0.12
DesignerAMDAMD
Architecture codenameBrisbane (2007−2008)Palermo (2001−2005)
Release dateSeptember 2007 (17 years ago)1 October 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$50

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE and Sempron 3000+ 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)
Threads21
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
L1 cache256 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB128 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm130 nm
Die size126 mm2144 mm2
Number of transistors154 million63 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE and Sempron 3000+ 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
SocketAM2939
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt62 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE and Sempron 3000+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 65 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 62 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Sempron 3000+, on the other hand, has 4.8% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE and AMD Sempron 3000+. We've got no test results to judge.

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