Athlon XP 1600+ vs Z-01
Athlon XP 1600+
Z-01
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 Z-01 is on rank 1221, so the Athlon XP 1600+ 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 Z-01
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 1600+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 180 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Desna (2011) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 1600+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+61%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Z-01
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.
Z-01
The Z-01 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Desna (2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 215 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon XP 1600+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Z-01 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Z-01 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Athlon XP 1600+ versus 1 GHz on the Z-01 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 1600+. The Athlon XP 1600+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (180 nm), while the Z-01 uses Desna (2011) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 1600+ scores 200 against the Z-01's 215 — a 7.2% lead for the Z-01. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 1600+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz+40% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 180 nm | 40 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Thoroughbred (2001−2002) | Desna (2011) |
| PassMark | 200 | 215+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 180 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 1600+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Z-01 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-266 on the Athlon XP 1600+ versus DDR3-1066 on the Z-01 — the Z-01 supports -204.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Z-01 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket A (Athlon XP 1600+) and Desna (Z-01).
| Feature | Athlon XP 1600+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-266 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Athlon XP 1600+) vs AMD-V (Z-01). The Z-01 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Athlon XP 1600+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Z-01 targets Tablet/Netbook.
| Feature | Athlon XP 1600+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6250 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Tablet/Netbook |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 1600+ launched at $160 MSRP, while the Z-01 debuted at $50. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Z-01 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 1600+ delivers 13.3 pts/$ vs 21.5 pts/$ for the Z-01 — making the Z-01 the 46.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 1600+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $160 | $50-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.3 | 21.5+62% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2011 |
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