Athlon 64 2600+ vs Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
Athlon 64 2600+
Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ is on rank 874, so the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2600+
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 2600+ | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 2600+ | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 2600+ and Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
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.
Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
The Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 2600+ and Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 2600+ versus 1.6 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon 64 2600+ uses the Lima (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 2600+ scores 392 against the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+'s 405 — a 3.3% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2600+ | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K |
| Process | 65 nm | — |
| Architecture | Lima (2008−2009) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 392 | 405+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 2600+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 2600+ versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ supports 198% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 2600+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 64 2600+) vs 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 2700+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 2600+) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 2700+).
| Feature | Athlon 64 2600+ | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | 400+19900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+838860700% | 2 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 2600+) / false (Mobile Athlon 64 2700+). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ rivals Pentium M 715.
| Feature | Athlon 64 2600+ | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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