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Athlon XP 2100+ vs Athlon XP 2400+

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon XP 2100+

1 Cores1 Thrd72 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2001
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Athlon XP 2400+

1 Cores1 Thrd68 WWMax: 2 GHz2002
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Athlon XP 2100+ vs Athlon XP 2400+ Performance Spectrum

Athlon XP 2100+
1 / 1
265
0.0%
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Athlon XP 2400+
1 / 1
305
+15.1%
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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 2100+ vs Athlon XP 2400+ 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 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Athlon XP 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Athlon XP 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Athlon XP 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Athlon XP 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Athlon XP 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Athlon XP 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Athlon XP 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080P
Athlon XP 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080P
Athlon XP 2100+
low7 FPS
medium7 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1080P
Athlon XP 2400+
low8 FPS
medium8 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra8 FPS
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Athlon XP 2100+ vs Athlon XP 2400+: 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 2100+

2001

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon XP 2400+ across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ❌Lower PassMark (265 vs 305).
    • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 0.6 vs 1.6 PassMark/$ ($420 MSRP vs $193 MSRP).

    Athlon XP 2400+

    2002

    Why buy it

    • ✅Better for gaming: +14.3% higher average FPS across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ✅Costs $227 less on MSRP ($193 MSRP vs $420 MSRP).
    • ✅Delivers 150.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 1.6 vs 0.6 PassMark/$ ($193 MSRP vs $420 MSRP).
    • ✅Draws 68W instead of 72W, a 4W reduction.

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Athlon XP 2400+ better than Athlon XP 2100+?
    Yes. Athlon XP 2400+ is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 14.3% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data, 15.1% 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 2400+ is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 14.3% more average FPS across 39 shared CPU game tests.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon XP 2400+ is the stronger fit. You are getting 15.1% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Athlon XP 2400+ is the better buy right now. Athlon XP 2400+ comes in $227 cheaper on MSRP at $193 MSRP versus $420 MSRP, and it still gives you a 14.3% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 150.5% better value on MSRP (1.6 vs 0.6 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Athlon XP 2400+ makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2002 vs 2001) and 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 2100+ vs Athlon XP 2400+ Technical Specifications

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

    AMD

    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.

    AMD

    Athlon XP 2400+

    The Athlon XP 2400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2002 (23 years ago). It is based on the Thorton (2001−2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 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: 305 points. Launch price was $90.

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    Processing Power

    Both the Athlon XP 2100+ and Athlon XP 2400+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Athlon XP 2100+ versus 2 GHz on the Athlon XP 2400+ — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2400+. The Athlon XP 2100+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (180 nm), while the Athlon XP 2400+ uses Thorton (2001−2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2100+ scores 265 against the Athlon XP 2400+'s 305 — a 14% lead for the Athlon XP 2400+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2100+Athlon XP 2400+
    Cores / Threads
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
    Boost Clock
    1.73 GHz
    2 GHz+16%
    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
    305+15%
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    Memory & Platform

    Both processors use the A socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR-266 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 2100+) and AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 2400+).

    FeatureAthlon XP 2100+Athlon XP 2400+
    Socket
    A
    A
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 1.1
    PCIe 1.1
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR-266
    DDR-266
    Max RAM Capacity
    4 GB
    4 GB
    RAM Channels
    1
    1
    ECC Support
    Yes
    Yes
    PCIe Lanes
    0
    0
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    Value Analysis

    At launch, the Athlon XP 2100+ was priced at $420, while the Athlon XP 2400+ came in at $193. On launch pricing ($420 vs $193), Athlon XP 2400+ was $227 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 2100+ delivers 0.6 pts/$ vs 1.6 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 2400+ — making the Athlon XP 2400+ the 85.9% better value option.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2100+Athlon XP 2400+
    MSRP
    $420
    $193-54%
    Performance per Dollar
    0.6
    1.6+167%
    Release Date
    2001
    2002
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