Athlon XP 1800+ vs Z-01
Athlon XP 1800+
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 1800+ is positioned at rank 1131 and the Z-01 is on rank 1221, so the Athlon XP 1800+ 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 1800+
Performance Per Dollar Z-01
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 1800+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 180 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Desna (2011) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 1800+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+187%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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 1800+ and Z-01
Athlon XP 1800+
The Athlon XP 1800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 180 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 66 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 225 points. Launch price was $59.
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 1800+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Z-01 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Z-01 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.53 GHz on the Athlon XP 1800+ versus 1 GHz on the Z-01 — a 41.9% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 1800+. The Athlon XP 1800+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (180 nm), while the Z-01 uses Desna (2011) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 1800+ scores 225 against the Z-01's 215 — a 4.5% lead for the Athlon XP 1800+. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 100, a 57.1% lead for the Athlon XP 1800+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 651 vs 180 (113.4% advantage for the Athlon XP 1800+). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 1800+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.53 GHz+53% | 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 | 225+5% | 215 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180+80% | 100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 651+262% | 180 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 1800+ 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 DDR1 on the Athlon XP 1800+ versus DDR3-1066 on the Z-01 — the Z-01 supports 100% 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: KT133,KT266,nForce2 (Athlon XP 1800+) and Desna (Z-01).
| Feature | Athlon XP 1800+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR1 | DDR3-1066+200% |
| 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: No (Athlon XP 1800+) vs AMD-V (Z-01). The Z-01 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Athlon XP 1800+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon XP 1800+ targets Budget, Z-01 targets Tablet/Netbook. Direct competitor: Athlon XP 1800+ rivals Pentium D 830.
| Feature | Athlon XP 1800+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6250 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Tablet/Netbook |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 1800+ launched at $252 MSRP, while the Z-01 debuted at $50. At current prices ($30 vs $10), the Z-01 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 1800+ delivers 7.5 pts/$ vs 21.5 pts/$ for the Z-01 — making the Z-01 the 96.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 1800+ | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $252 | $50-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.5 | 21.5+187% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2011 |
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