Sempron 2400+ vs i7-980X EE

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-980X EE
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
3.46
+2783%

Core i7-980X EE outperforms Sempron 2400+ by a whopping 2783% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking16423560
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.130.08
DesignerIntelAMD
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Barton (2001−2004)
Release dateno dataJanuary 2001 (24 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$27

Detailed specifications

Core i7-980X EE and Sempron 2400+ 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads121
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz1.67 GHz
Bus rate6400 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cacheno data256 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm130 nm
Die sizeno data101 mm2
Number of transistorsno data63 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-980X EE and Sempron 2400+ 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 configurationno data1
SocketLGA-1366A
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt62 Watt

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.

i7-980X EE 3.46
+2783%
Sempron 2400+ 0.12

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i7-980X EE 6096
+2874%
Sempron 2400+ 205

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.46 0.12
Physical cores 6 1
Threads 12 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 62 Watt

i7-980X EE has a 2783.3% higher aggregate performance score, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 306.3% more advanced lithography process.

Sempron 2400+, on the other hand, has 109.7% lower power consumption.

The Intel Core i7-980X EE is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Sempron 2400+ in performance tests.

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