AMD Sempron vs. AMD XP/Athlon

[loki2k]

Is there any difference between the two AMD processors?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

There's a lot on info on Sempron in anandtech's article.

Sempron is the newer of the two. It comes in socket A and socket 754 flavors.

Well... that's a start.

EDIT: I see your other question on A64. Are you building a new computer and need some input? I know I complain about the number of threads on this, but if you state a budget there are a bunch of people that come in here and will make suggestions on specific configurations for a given budget. If your budget matches a common one ($1000, $1500, $750, etc.) then there should even be some threads about it already with a ton of suggestions for you to look at.

If this is a gaming PC, A64 is what you want to shoot for if your budget will allow. If you're just doing 2d / light gaming / everyday internet and word processing, then sepron or AXP will give you all the performance you need and be easier on the budget.

 

[ScrewFace]

I believe the Sempron is like the old Thoroughbred XP core with just 256KB of L2 cache while the Athlon XP (2600+ and up) is the Barton core with 512KB of L2 cache. Also, the Sempron isn't Socket A. The Sempron is made to compete with Intel's Celeron D (256KB L2 cache). I hope this helps.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: ScrewFace
I believe the Sempron is like the old Thoroughbred XP core with just 256KB of L2 cache while the Athlon XP (2600+ and up) is the Barton core with 512KB of L2 cache. Also, the Sempron isn't Socket A. The Sempron is made to compete with Intel's Celeron D (256KB L2 cache). I hope this helps.

What socket to you think it is?

There are socket A and socket 754 semprons unless I'm on crack.

They are also based on a variety of cores: Thoroughbred, Thorton, Palermo, Barton, and Paris.

They vary in their L2 cache size, 130 vs 90nm process, and voltage.

Sempron is a very diverse group of processors.

 

[loki2k]

lol...

well, i plan building my computer soon. Just researching on what I should get.

So after i build it, its up and running.
i just want to get something smooth running/fast loading/good gaming thing going on. im not a hardcore gamer, so im just testing things left and right

 

[Steve]

Socket A Sempron names and speeds:

(L1=128KB, L2=256KB, FSB=DDR333)

Model 8 (Thoroughbred core)
2200+ = 1.500GHz
2300+ = 1.583GHz
2400+ = 1.667GHz
2500+ = 1.750GHz
2600+ = 1.833GHz
2800+ = 2.000GHz <-- What I'm running

Model 10 (Barton core)
2200+ = 1.500GHz
2800+ = 2.000GHz
3000+ = 2.000GHz <-> (L2=512KB)

And as mentioned there are Socket 754 versions, and 939 may appear down the road.

 

[Dman877]

There's no point buidling a comp right now based on socket A. Socket 754 boards are cheap and the cheapest 754 sempron oc's like a mutha.

 

[imported_Kensai]

Originally posted by: Dman877
There's no point buidling a comp right now based on socket A. Socket 754 boards are cheap and the cheapest 754 sempron oc's like a mutha.

Socket A's are still the cheapest way to go for business solutions.