Sempron 2500+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Sempron 2500+

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Sempron 2500+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,694 Rank: 2042
Rank Name Score Visual
2038 Celeron N2810 3,718
+0.6%
2039 Intel Atom x5-Z8300 3,717
+0.6%
2040 Intel Atom x5-Z8350 3,708
+0.4%
2041 Atom D2700 3,706
+0.3%
2042 Sempron 2500+ 3,694
2043 A4-1250 3,685
-0.2%
2044 Celeron N2910 3,671
-0.6%
2045 Intel Celeron N3000 3,670
-0.6%
2046 Intel Celeron N3010 3,663
-0.8%
2047 Atom N280 3,662
-0.9%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Sempron 2500+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,235 Rank: 1951
Rank Name Score Visual
1947 Atom D425 4,237
+0%
1948 Core 2 Duo T6400 4,236
+0%
1949 Intel Atom x5-Z8350 4,235
+0%
1950 Core i5-3337U 4,235
+0%
1951 Sempron 2500+ 4,235
1952 Pentium T4300 4,234
+-0%
1953 Intel Core i5-560UM 4,233
+-0%
1954 Celeron 847 4,233
+-0%
1955 E2-1800 4,232
-0.1%
1956 E-450 4,231
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Sempron 2500+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,333 Rank: 2042
Rank Name Score Visual
2038 Sempron 2200+ 3,362
+0.9%
2039 Intel Atom x5-Z8350 3,356
+0.7%
2040 Celeron N2810 3,351
+0.5%
2041 Atom D2700 3,348
+0.5%
2042 Sempron 2500+ 3,333
2043 Intel Celeron N3000 3,330
-0.1%
2044 A4-1250 3,325
-0.2%
2045 Intel Celeron N3010 3,313
-0.6%
2046 Atom N280 3,297
-1.1%
2047 Atom N2600 3,281
-1.6%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Sempron 2500+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,454 Rank: 1761
Rank Name Score Visual
1757 Sempron 3200+ 4,457
+0.1%
1758 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 4,456
+0%
1759 Pentium SU2700 4,456
+0%
1760 Athlon 64 3200+ 4,455
+0%
1761 Sempron 2500+ 4,454
1762 Atom D2500 4,453
+-0%
1763 Atom N450 4,452
+-0%
1764 Atom N455 4,452
+-0%
1765 Atom E3815 4,452
+-0%
1766 Atom D425 4,451
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Sempron 2500+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,419 Rank: 1761
Rank Name Score Visual
1757 Celeron 430 4,423
+0.1%
1758 A4-1200 4,421
+0%
1759 C-50 4,421
+0%
1760 Pentium SU2700 4,419
+0%
1761 Sempron 2500+ 4,419
1762 Celeron 807UE 4,418
+-0%
1763 Atom N450 4,418
+-0%
1764 Atom N455 4,418
+-0%
1765 Sempron 3200+ 4,418
+-0%
1766 Atom N280 4,417
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Sempron 2500+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,429 Rank: 1770
Rank Name Score Visual
1762 Atom N455 4,433
+0.1%
1763 Sempron LE-1250 4,433
+0.1%
1764 Atom N280 4,432
+0.1%
1765 Atom D425 4,432
+0.1%
1766 Atom E3815 4,431
+0%
1767 Atom Z520 4,430
+0%
1768 Sempron 3200+ 4,430
+0%
1769 Atom N270 4,429
+0%
1770 Sempron 2500+ 4,429
1771 Atom 230 4,428
+-0%

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Sempron 2500+ Details

The AMD Sempron 2500+ stands as a relic from the early 2000s, launched in January 2001 as part of AMD's Sempron lineup. Built on the Barton architecture and manufactured on a 90 nm process, this processor reflects an era when desktop computing was transitioning toward more accessible performance. Though released over two decades ago, it remains notable for its simplicity and historical significance in AMD's lineup. As of March 2026, the Sempron 2500+ is no longer relevant in modern computing, but its benchmark data offers a stark contrast to today’s top-tier CPUs. With a single core, 1.75 GHz clock speed, and a 62 W TDP, the processor operates within the constraints of its time, offering modest performance even by early-2000s standards.

Despite its age, the Sempron 2500+ achieved an overall score of 3694 in Passmark testing, placing it at #2042 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scored 3333, ranking #2042, while its multicore score reached 4235, ranking #1949. These figures highlight a significant gap between this processor and the current leaders, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,000 in the same benchmarks. The Sempron 2500+ is outperformed by a wide margin, even by modern low-power Atom and Celeron processors, underscoring how far computing technology has advanced.

The processor features a 256 KB L2 cache, a single-channel memory bus, and supports up to 4 GB of DDR333 memory, though its memory bandwidth is limited by the Socket 754 platform. It lacks integrated graphics, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets could provide basic graphics support. The Sempron 2500+ supports a range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE3, and 3DNow!, but notably lacks SSE2, SSE3, and SSE4, which are essential for running many modern applications and games. This limitation makes it incompatible with contemporary software, rendering it largely unusable for anything beyond historical or educational purposes.

In terms of physical design, the Sempron 2500+ uses a µPGA package and has a die area of 84 mm², containing 63 million transistors. It operates at a core voltage of up to 1.4 V and features a locked multiplier, which limits overclocking potential. While it was a competitive option in its day, its performance today is negligible compared to modern processors. For users seeking basic functionality or studying historical hardware, the Sempron 2500+ serves as a reminder of the rapid evolution of CPU technology.

In conclusion, the AMD Sempron 2500+ is best suited for vintage computing enthusiasts or as a reference point in hardware history. Its performance, while once competitive, is now far behind even entry-level modern CPUs. It exemplifies the transition from early 2000s computing to today’s powerful, multi-core, high-efficiency processors. For any practical use in 2026, it is no longer viable, but it remains a fascinating artifact of AMD’s early efforts in the desktop processor market.
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AMD Sempron 2500+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Sempron 2500+
Cores: 1
Threads: 1
Base Frequency: 1750 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 7x (locked)
Core Name: Palermo
Socket: Socket 754
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 62 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Physical Specifications

Process: 90 nm
Die Area: 84 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE3 3DNow!
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