AMD Sempron LE-1300

The AMD Sempron LE-1300 is a desktop processor built on the K8 architecture with the Sparta codename, fabricated on a 65 nm process node. It has one core and one thread, running at a fixed 2.30 GHz base clock with no boost clock. The cache hierarchy consists of 128 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2. The chip carries a 45 W TDP and uses the AMD Socket AM2. Released on October 7, 2007, and now end-of-life, the LE-1300 holds the 50th percentile in the benchmark database, with an aggregate benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded performance samples.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The LE-1300 is a strictly single-threaded processor. With one core and one thread, it can execute only one instruction stream at any given moment. The 2.30 GHz base clock is the only clock available; there is no boost clock to temporarily raise frequency. This makes the processor's performance envelope completely flat — sustained load equals rated load, with no turbo behavior to consider.

The K8 architecture and the Sparta codename reflect a design that was already mature by the time of release. The 65 nm process node was a standard for that generation. The L1 cache is 128 KB, and the L2 cache is 512 KB. These are small capacities by modern standards, but they are adequate for the single-threaded, low-intensity workloads this chip was designed to handle.

In real-world terms, the LE-1300 will run single-threaded applications such as legacy office software, basic web browsing, and older 2D games without issue. The fixed 2.30 GHz clock ensures consistent performance. Multi-threaded workloads, however, will not benefit. The operating system must time-slice the single thread across all running processes, so any parallel workload will see no scaling. The absence of a boost clock also means there is no short-duration turbo behavior; the processor's performance under sustained load is identical to its performance at the start of a task.

The 50th percentile ranking in the database places this chip exactly at the median of all tracked CPUs. But the aggregate benchmark score of 0 means no measured data supports that ranking. It is a positional placeholder, not a performance result. The single-thread focus of the LE-1300 is both its strength and its limitation: it does one thing consistently, but it cannot do more than one thing at a time. For a desktop processor released in 2007, this was already a constrained design, and the database reflects that with no benchmark samples.

Power and Thermals

The LE-1300 has a TDP of 45 W. For a desktop processor, this is a low-power classification. The 65 nm process node contributes to the modest power draw. Because there is no boost clock, the processor does not experience transient power spikes; the 45 W TDP represents the sustained power consumption under full load.

Thermally, this chip is undemanding. A basic air cooler — the kind that typically ships with low-power desktop processors — is more than sufficient to keep it within safe operating temperatures. The lack of a boost clock means the thermal load is constant, so there is no need for a cooling solution that can absorb burst workloads. The end-of-life status means that any system using this chip today is a legacy machine, but the thermal requirements are modest enough that even a low-profile cooler would handle the load.

The 45 W TDP also has system-level implications. Power supply requirements are minimal, and overall system heat output is low. For a single-core, single-thread desktop part, this is an appropriate balance between performance and efficiency. The fixed clock frequency means there is no thermal headroom management to worry about — the chip draws a steady 45 W under load and idles lower. The 65 nm process, while not cutting-edge even at release, is sufficient for a 2.30 GHz single-core design. The low TDP class also implies that the LE-1300 could be used in compact desktop systems without special cooling provisions, though the database does not specify any particular cooler requirements.

Benchmark Performance

The database records an aggregate benchmark score of 0 for the Sempron LE-1300. This indicates that no benchmark samples have been submitted for this processor. The percentileVsAllCpus field is 50, which places the chip at the median of all CPUs tracked in the database. However, without a non-zero benchmark score, this percentile is a placeholder rather than a measured outcome.

The nearestRivals array is empty, so there are no direct competitor scores or delta percentages to cite. The data does not permit a quantitative comparison against any named rival. What the data does show is that the LE-1300 is a single-core K8 processor with a 2.30 GHz clock, 128 KB of L1 cache, and 512 KB of L2 cache. These specifications, combined with the 45 W TDP, position it as a low-end desktop part from 2007.

The 50th percentile ranking is notable in that it places the chip exactly in the middle of the database's CPU population. Half of all tracked CPUs rank above it, and half rank below. But because the average benchmark score is 0, this ranking cannot be validated against actual performance data. In the absence of scores, the LE-1300's performance must be inferred from its specifications: a single-threaded K8 core at 2.30 GHz with a small cache. That is a modest performance profile by any standard.

The lack of benchmark data also means that the LE-1300's real-world performance is undocumented in this database. Users of this chip would have experienced the performance of a 2.30 GHz single-core K8 processor with 512 KB of L2 cache, but the database cannot quantify that experience. The percentile rank of 50 is the only positional signal available, and it is a weak one without supporting scores. The empty benchmarks array reinforces that this processor was not commonly subjected to standardized testing, likely due to its low-end market position.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals field for the LE-1300 is empty. This means the database contains no direct comparison data against other processors. Without rival names, scores, or delta percentages, no comparative performance analysis is possible.

What can be said is qualitative. The LE-1300's single-core, single-thread design places it in the entry-level desktop segment of its time. The 45 W TDP and 65 nm process node indicate a low-power design. The 2.30 GHz clock is modest, and the 512 KB L2 cache is small. Against the broader CPU population, the 50th percentile suggests a median position, but this is not backed by benchmark data.

In the context of the database, the LE-1300 is a processor with no recorded performance samples and no listed rivals. It is a historical part, end-of-life since its 2007 release. Its position in the database is defined by its specifications and its percentile rank, not by measured performance.

The absence of rival data is itself informative. It suggests that the LE-1300 is not a commonly benchmarked processor, likely because it was a low-end part with limited performance appeal. The single-core design and 45 W TDP place it in a low-power niche within the desktop segment. Without rivals listed, the LE-1300 stands alone in the database, defined only by its own specifications. The 50th percentile, in the absence of any comparative data, is the single positional reference point available, and it indicates that the chip sits squarely in the middle of the database's historical CPU population.

Platform and Compatibility

The LE-1300 is built for the AMD Socket AM2. This socket was used by AMD for a range of desktop processors in the mid-2000s. The memory bus is dual-channel, though the specific memory type is not listed in the database. ECC memory is not supported, which aligns with the desktop market segment. PCIe Gen 2 is provided for expansion.

Integrated graphics are not part of the processor itself. The database notes that integrated graphics are available "on certain motherboards" as a chipset feature. This means the LE-1300 relies on a discrete graphics card or a motherboard with integrated graphics capabilities.

The multiplier is locked, so overclocking via multiplier adjustment is not possible. The part number is SDH1300IAA4DP. The processor was released on October 7, 2007, and is now end-of-life. The market segment is desktop.

Upgrade path: Socket AM2 supports a range of AMD processors. A user with an LE-1300 could, in principle, upgrade to a higher-end AM2 processor, though the database does not list specific compatible models. The dual-channel memory bus and PCIe Gen 2 support are platform features that carry over to other AM2 processors. The 65 nm process node and K8 architecture are shared with other Sparta-family parts.

The end-of-life status means the LE-1300 is no longer in production. Any system using this chip is a legacy machine. The platform, however, retains some flexibility due to the AM2 socket's broad compatibility. The lack of ECC support and the locked multiplier are typical for a desktop-oriented part. The integrated graphics being a chipset feature rather than a CPU feature is also consistent with the era, where graphics were handled by the motherboard chipset rather than the processor. The dual-channel memory bus provides adequate bandwidth for the single-core design, and the PCIe Gen 2 support allows for standard expansion cards. For a 2007 desktop processor, the platform is straightforward: a single-socket AM2 board with dual-channel memory, PCIe Gen 2, and no ECC requirements.