Athlon 64 2600+ vs Core Solo T1350

Athlon 64 2600+

1 Cores1 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2008

Core Solo T1350

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 2600+

1 / 1

392

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core Solo T1350

1 / 1

405

+3.3%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 64 2600+ is positioned at rank 1080 and the Core Solo T1350 is on rank 1238, so the Athlon 64 2600+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2600+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

79519%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

75138%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

54556%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

16435%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

13019%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

11389%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

6523%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

6438%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

5862%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

5861%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

5796%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

5639%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

5560%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

5538%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

5488%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

91%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

91%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

90%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

89%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

87%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

85%

#1088

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

84%

#1089

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

84%

#1090

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

84%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

83%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

82%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

79%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1350

#1226

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

14453%

#1227

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

14241%

#1228

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

13074%

#1229

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

13015%

#1230

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

12896%

#1232

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

12453%

#1233

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

11941%

#1234

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

11921%

#1235

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

11601%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

100%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core Solo T1350 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon 64 2600+ in both compute-intensive tasks (3.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Athlon 64 2600+	Core Solo T1350
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Athlon 64 2600+ holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $70), it costs 93% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1255% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core Solo T1350.

Insight	Athlon 64 2600+	Core Solo T1350
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1255%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Athlon 64 2600+ Benchmark Check

Core Solo T1350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 2600+ and Core Solo T1350

Athlon 64 2600+

The Athlon 64 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 392 points. Launch price was $149.

Core Solo T1350

The Core Solo T1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon 64 2600+ and Core Solo T1350 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 2600+ versus 1.86 GHz on the Core Solo T1350 — a 15% clock advantage for the Core Solo T1350. The Athlon 64 2600+ uses the Lima (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core Solo T1350 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 2600+ scores 392 against the Core Solo T1350's 405 — a 3.3% lead for the Core Solo T1350. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon 64 2600+	Core Solo T1350
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	1.86 GHz+16%
Base Clock	—	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Lima (2008−2009)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	392	405+3%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 2600+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Solo T1350 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon 64 2600+	Core Solo T1350
Socket	AM2	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon 64 2600+ launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core Solo T1350 debuted at $200. At current prices ($5 vs $70), the Athlon 64 2600+ is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 2600+ delivers 78.4 pts/$ vs 5.8 pts/$ for the Core Solo T1350 — making the Athlon 64 2600+ the 172.5% better value option.