Athlon MP 2800+ vs Pentium 4 2.66

Athlon MP 2800+

1 Cores1 Thrd60 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2003

Pentium 4 2.66

1 Cores1 Thrd110 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2002

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon MP 2800+

1 / 1

380

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium 4 2.66

1 / 1

378

0.0%

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 MP 2800+ is positioned at rank 1026 and the Pentium 4 2.66 is on rank 1113, so the Athlon MP 2800+ 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 MP 2800+

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

150596%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

28434%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

25262%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

19516%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

100%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

97%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

96%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

90%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

49%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

49%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

33%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

20%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4 2.66

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

247393%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

233762%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

169730%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

51133%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

40502%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

35432%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

20294%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

20029%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

18237%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

18235%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

18031%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

17544%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

17299%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

17229%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

17073%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

99%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

99%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

98%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

97%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

96%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

93%

#1120

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

93%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

92%

#1122

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

89%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

87%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

82%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

80%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

76%

#1128

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 4 2.66 leads in gaming performance. However, the Athlon MP 2800+ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon MP 2800+	Pentium 4 2.66
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (K7 (2000−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon MP 2800+ stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 97% cheaper ($10 vs $300) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon MP 2800+	Pentium 4 2.66
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2916%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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 MP 2800+ Benchmark Check

Pentium 4 2.66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon MP 2800+ and Pentium 4 2.66

Athlon MP 2800+

The Athlon MP 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 May 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the K7 (2000−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.13 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 380 points. Launch price was $275.

Pentium 4 2.66

The Pentium 4 2.66 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 378 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon MP 2800+ and Pentium 4 2.66 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Athlon MP 2800+ versus 2.66 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.66 — a 22.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.66. The Athlon MP 2800+ uses the K7 (2000−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Pentium 4 2.66 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon MP 2800+ scores 380 against the Pentium 4 2.66's 378 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon MP 2800+.

Feature	Athlon MP 2800+	Pentium 4 2.66
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.13 GHz	2.66 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	130 nm	130 nm
Architecture	K7 (2000−2004)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	380	378

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Value Analysis

The Athlon MP 2800+ launched at $275 MSRP, while the Pentium 4 2.66 debuted at $300. At current prices ($10 vs $300), the Athlon MP 2800+ is $290 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon MP 2800+ delivers 38.0 pts/$ vs 1.3 pts/$ for the Pentium 4 2.66 — making the Athlon MP 2800+ the 187.2% better value option.