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AMD Sempron M120

Explore AMD Sempron M120 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.8/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Sempron M120 is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 281 and a single-thread rating of 617. Its stated TDP is 25 W.

CPU Mark281
46 samples
Single Thread617
Overall rank#5,687
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.8Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Sempron M120 is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 281 and a single-thread rating of 617. Its stated TDP is 25 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Sempron M120 is a Laptop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 1 threads, a 25 W reference TDP, a 281 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 281 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 617 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket S1. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 25 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Sempron M120 specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 1 threads, a 25 W reference TDP, a 281 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Sempron M120 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Sempron M120?

Start with S1 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Sempron M120 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 25 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Mobile AMD Sempron 3600+Unknown284 points
02AMD Sempron M120This CPU281 points
03Intel Pentium M 1.80GHzIntel280 points
04VIA Nano L2100@1800MHzUnknown279 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Mobile AMD Sempron 3600+Unknown618 points
02AMD Sempron M120This CPU617 points
03Intel Pentium M 1.80GHzIntel389 points
05VIA Nano L2100@1800MHzUnknown182 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Pentium M 1.80GHzIntel13.3 Mark/W
03Mobile AMD Sempron 3600+Unknown11.4 Mark/W
04AMD Sempron M120This CPU11.2 Mark/W
05VIA Nano L2100@1800MHzUnknown11.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
6,291.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
77.70
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
96.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
2.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
689.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
857.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
31.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
821.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryLaptop
Release year2010
SocketS1
Cores / threads1 / 1
Base clock2.10 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP25 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I1 x 64 KB
L1D1 x 64 KB
L21 x 512 KB