sempron 3100+ vs amd 64 2800+

[Dough1397]

hands down whats better.... some benchmarks woudl be nice.... (32 bit programs of course)

 

[Neptune3000]

get the A64 2800+ it's just 10bucks. sep 3100s are just 2800 w/ no 64bit and less cache, they OC just the same.

get teh 2800+ I have it and it gets to 2.54ghz.

 

[Shimmishim]

Originally posted by: Dough1397
hands down whats better.... some benchmarks woudl be nice.... (32 bit programs of course)

i'd love to give you numbers but i can't...

they do run the same speed of 1.8

but like the poster above said.. it has 64 bit support and 256 kb cache more..

they probably will o/c about the same...

i agree that $10 is worth spending to get the 2800+

 

[Rhoel]

I agree and I have the sempron. I got it when it was 99 bucks so it was almost a $40 difference between the two. With only a $10 difference its a no brainer.

EDIT:sandra cpu

 

[old gamer]

I am facing the same question. I know the A64 2800 is a bit "faster" but how about the heat, will it just a bit hotter than Sempron?

 

[RussianSensation]

Review

Heat is not an issue since A64 processors are rated to run at 80*C or something around that. Every time any user mentions heat issues, they should only be concerned with that if they are overclocking or the system is overheating due to poor airflow/heatsink+fan. Otherwise either system that runs at 10*C or 60*C is well off. There haven't been any detailed tests that show a cpu having a longer life running at lower temperatures that is actually applicable for the common user. Either cpu will last 10 years.

Get A64 3000+ 90nm for $140 from Monarch Computer:

ensures highest possible overclocking potential between Sempron and A64 2800+
ensures best upgrade path due to socket 939
ensures better performance than either of the chips for not much more.

 

[charloscarlies]

From my experiences...the Semprons OC a little bit better. The difference is very very slim though. Because the price is so close...the 2800+ is the easy choice.