CPU
GPU
Athlon XP 2200+
Athlon XP 2100+
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 2200+ is positioned at rank 1121 and the Athlon XP 2100+ is on rank 1139, 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 2200+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2100+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2200+ | Athlon XP 2100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thorton (2001−2003) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 180 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2200+ | Athlon XP 2100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 2200+ and Athlon XP 2100+
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 2200+ and Athlon XP 2100+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Athlon XP 2200+ versus 1.73 GHz on the Athlon XP 2100+ — a 4% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2200+. The Athlon XP 2200+ uses the Thorton (2001−2003) architecture (130 nm), while the Athlon XP 2100+ uses Thoroughbred (2001−2002) (180 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2200+ scores 280 against the Athlon XP 2100+'s 265 — a 5.5% lead for the Athlon XP 2200+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2200+ | Athlon XP 2100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+4% | 1.73 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 256 kB |
| Process | 130 nm-28% | 180 nm |
| Architecture | Thorton (2001−2003) | Thoroughbred (2001−2002) |
| PassMark | 280+6% | 265 |
| 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: KT333,nForce2 (Athlon XP 2200+) and AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 2100+).
| Feature | Athlon XP 2200+ | Athlon XP 2100+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Athlon XP 2200+) / not specified (Athlon XP 2100+). Primary use case: Athlon XP 2200+ targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2200+ | Athlon XP 2100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 2200+ launched at $241 MSRP, while the Athlon XP 2100+ debuted at $420. At current prices ($30 vs $30), the Athlon XP 2100+ is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 2200+ delivers 9.3 pts/$ vs 8.8 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 2100+ — making the Athlon XP 2200+ the 5.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2200+ | Athlon XP 2100+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $241-43% | $420 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3+6% | 8.8 |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2001 |
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