Sempron 2800+ vs Core 2 Solo SU3300
Aggregate performance score
Core 2 Solo SU3300 outperforms Sempron 2800+ by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Sempron 2800+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3279 | 3297 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Core 2 Solo | no data |
| Power efficiency | 2.75 | 0.23 |
| Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | Manila (2001−2006) |
| Release date | 20 August 2008 (16 years ago) | January 2001 (23 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $262 | $104 |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Sempron 2800+ 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 | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Bus rate | 800 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 256K |
| L3 cache | no data | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 130 nm |
| Die size | 107 mm2 | 144 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 410 Million | 81 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Sempron 2800+ 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 | no data | 1 |
| Socket | BGA956 | AM2 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 5.5 Watt | 62 Watt |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 130 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 5 Watt | 62 Watt |
Core 2 Solo SU3300 has a 6.7% higher aggregate performance score, a 188.9% more advanced lithography process, and 1140% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Sempron 2800+.
Be aware that Core 2 Solo SU3300 is a notebook processor while Sempron 2800+ is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Sempron 2800+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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