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Athlon XP 1600+ vs Athlon XP 1700+

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon XP 1600+

1 Cores1 Thrd63 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2001
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AMD

Athlon XP 1700+

1 Cores1 Thrd64 WWMax: 1.47 GHz2001
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Athlon XP 1600+ vs Athlon XP 1700+ Performance Spectrum

Athlon XP 1600+
1 / 1
200
0.0%
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Athlon XP 1700+
1 / 1
212
+6.0%
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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.

Athlon XP 1600+ vs Athlon XP 1700+ FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
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Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Athlon XP 1600+
low5 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 1700+
low5 FPS
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Athlon XP 1600+ vs Athlon XP 1700+: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon XP 1600+

2001

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $190 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 12.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 1.3 vs 1.1 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $190 MSRP).
  • ✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Athlon XP 1700+.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (200 vs 212).

Athlon XP 1700+

2001

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 1.3 PassMark/$ ($190 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
    • ❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon XP 1600+.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Athlon XP 1700+ better than Athlon XP 1600+?
    Yes. Athlon XP 1700+ is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you 6% better PassMark and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Athlon XP 1700+ has the edge because it leads the single-thread side of this matchup with 5% higher max boost clock.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon XP 1700+ is the stronger fit. You are getting 6% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Athlon XP 1700+ is still the much better call for a fresh build. Athlon XP 1700+ comes in 18.8% more expensive on MSRP at $190 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it still gives you 6.0% higher PassMark. Athlon XP 1600+ only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that usually means used-market pricing on an obsolete 2001 platform. Even with 12.0% better value on paper (1.3 vs 1.1 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on A.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Athlon XP 1700+ makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 1 cores / 1 threads instead of 1/1. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

    Athlon XP 1600+ vs Athlon XP 1700+ Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    AMD

    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.

    AMD

    Athlon XP 1700+

    The Athlon XP 1700+ 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: 1.47 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 180 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 64 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 212 points. Launch price was $149.

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    Processing Power

    Both the Athlon XP 1600+ and Athlon XP 1700+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Athlon XP 1600+ versus 1.47 GHz on the Athlon XP 1700+ — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 1700+. Both are built on the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture using a 180 nm process. In PassMark, the Athlon XP 1600+ scores 200 against the Athlon XP 1700+'s 212 — a 5.8% lead for the Athlon XP 1700+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

    FeatureAthlon XP 1600+Athlon XP 1700+
    Cores / Threads
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
    Boost Clock
    1.4 GHz
    1.47 GHz+5%
    L3 Cache
    0 kB
    0 kB
    L2 Cache
    256 kB
    256 kB
    Process
    180 nm
    180 nm
    Architecture
    Thoroughbred (2001−2002)
    Thoroughbred (2001−2002)
    PassMark
    200
    212+6%
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    Memory & Platform

    Both processors use the A socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR-266 memory speed. The Athlon XP 1700+ supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket A (Athlon XP 1600+) and AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 1700+).

    FeatureAthlon XP 1600+Athlon XP 1700+
    Socket
    A
    A
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 1.1
    PCIe 1.1
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR-266
    DDR-266
    Max RAM Capacity
    2 GB
    4 GB+100%
    RAM Channels
    1
    1
    ECC Support
    No
    Yes
    PCIe Lanes
    —
    0
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    Advanced Features

    Virtualization: false (Athlon XP 1600+) / not specified (Athlon XP 1700+).

    FeatureAthlon XP 1600+Athlon XP 1700+
    Integrated GPU
    No
    No
    Unlocked
    No
    —
    AVX-512
    No
    —
    Virtualization
    false
    —
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    Value Analysis

    At launch, the Athlon XP 1600+ was priced at $160, while the Athlon XP 1700+ came in at $190. On launch pricing ($160 vs $190), Athlon XP 1600+ was $30 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 1600+ delivers 1.3 pts/$ vs 1.1 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 1700+ — making the Athlon XP 1600+ the 11.3% better value option.

    FeatureAthlon XP 1600+Athlon XP 1700+
    MSRP
    $160-16%
    $190
    Performance per Dollar
    1.3+18%
    1.1
    Release Date
    2001
    2001
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