Athlon XP 2100+ vs Athlon XP 2200+
Athlon XP 2100+
Athlon XP 2200+
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 2100+ is positioned at rank 1139 and the Athlon XP 2200+ is on rank 1121, so the Athlon XP 2200+ 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 2100+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2200+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2100+ | Athlon XP 2200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 180 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thorton (2001−2003) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2100+ | Athlon XP 2200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6%) |
| 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 2100+ and Athlon XP 2200+
Athlon XP 2100+
The Athlon XP 2100+ 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: 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 180 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 265 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon XP 2200+
The Athlon XP 2200+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Thorton (2001−2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 280 points. Launch price was $85.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 2100+ and Athlon XP 2200+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Athlon XP 2100+ versus 1.8 GHz on the Athlon XP 2200+ — a 4% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2200+. The Athlon XP 2100+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (180 nm), while the Athlon XP 2200+ uses Thorton (2001−2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2100+ scores 265 against the Athlon XP 2200+'s 280 — a 5.5% lead for the Athlon XP 2200+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2100+ | Athlon XP 2200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.73 GHz | 1.8 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 256 kB |
| Process | 180 nm | 130 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Thoroughbred (2001−2002) | Thorton (2001−2003) |
| PassMark | 265 | 280+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 200 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the A socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR-266 memory speed. The Athlon XP 2100+ 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. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 2100+) and KT333,nForce2 (Athlon XP 2200+).
| Feature | Athlon XP 2100+ | Athlon XP 2200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | A |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-266 | DDR-266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon XP 2100+) / None (Athlon XP 2200+). Primary use case: Athlon XP 2200+ targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2100+ | Athlon XP 2200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 2100+ launched at $420 MSRP, while the Athlon XP 2200+ debuted at $241. At current prices ($30 vs $30), the Athlon XP 2200+ is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 2100+ delivers 8.8 pts/$ vs 9.3 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 2200+ — making the Athlon XP 2200+ the 5.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2100+ | Athlon XP 2200+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $420 | $241-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.8 | 9.3+6% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2001 |
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