Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Sempron 2500+

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Aggregate performance score

Sempron 2500+
2001
1 core / 1 thread, 62 Watt
0.13
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28
+19346%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Sempron 2500+ by a whopping 19346% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Sempron 2500+ and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3344203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.2019.92
Architecture codenamePalermo (2001−2005)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release dateJanuary 2001 (23 years ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$80$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Sempron 2500+ and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 cores1 (Single-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads116
Base clock speedno data4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed1.75 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography130 nm4 nm
Die size101 mm270.6 mm2
Number of transistors63 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Sempron 2500+ and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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
Socket754AM5
Power consumption (TDP)62 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Sempron 2500+ and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Sempron 2500+ and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Sempron 2500+ and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Sempron 2500+ and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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.

Sempron 2500+ 0.13
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28
+19346%

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.

Sempron 2500+ 207
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40155
+19299%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.13 25.28
Physical cores 1 8
Threads 1 16
Chip lithography 130 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 62 Watt 120 Watt

Sempron 2500+ has 93.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 19346.2% higher aggregate performance score, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 3150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 2500+ in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Sempron 2500+ and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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