Athlon XP 1600+ vs Athlon XP 1500+
Athlon XP 1600+
Athlon XP 1500+
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 XP 1600+ is positioned at rank 1114 and the Athlon XP 1500+ is on rank 1111, so the Athlon XP 1500+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 1600+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 1500+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 1600+ | Athlon XP 1500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 180 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Palomino (2001) / 180 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 1600+ | Athlon XP 1500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 XP 1600+ and Athlon XP 1500+
Athlon XP 1600+
The Athlon XP 1600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 180 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 63 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 200 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon XP 1500+
The Athlon XP 1500+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Palomino (2001) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 180 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 188 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 1600+ and Athlon XP 1500+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Athlon XP 1600+ versus 1.33 GHz on the Athlon XP 1500+ — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 1600+. The Athlon XP 1600+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (180 nm), while the Athlon XP 1500+ uses Palomino (2001) (180 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 1600+ scores 200 against the Athlon XP 1500+'s 188 — a 6.2% lead for the Athlon XP 1600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 1600+ | Athlon XP 1500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz+5% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 256 kB |
| Process | 180 nm | 180 nm |
| Architecture | Thoroughbred (2001−2002) | Palomino (2001) |
| PassMark | 200+6% | 188 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the A socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR-266 memory speed. Both support up to 2 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket A (Athlon XP 1600+) and AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 1500+).
| Feature | Athlon XP 1600+ | Athlon XP 1500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | A |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-266 | DDR-266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Athlon XP 1600+) vs None (Athlon XP 1500+). Primary use case: Athlon XP 1500+ targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon XP 1600+ | Athlon XP 1500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | None |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 1600+ launched at $160 MSRP, while the Athlon XP 1500+ debuted at $130. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Athlon XP 1500+ is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 1600+ delivers 13.3 pts/$ vs 12.5 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 1500+ — making the Athlon XP 1600+ the 6.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 1600+ | Athlon XP 1500+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $160 | $130-19% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.3+6% | 12.5 |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2001 |
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