CPU
GPU
Athlon XP 2500+
Sempron 2600+
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 2500+ is positioned at rank 1105 and the Sempron 2600+ is on rank 1000, so the Sempron 2600+ 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 2500+
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 2600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2500+ | Sempron 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2500+ | Sempron 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 2500+ and Sempron 2600+
Athlon XP 2500+
The Athlon XP 2500+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $149.
Sempron 2600+
The Sempron 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 291 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 2500+ and Sempron 2600+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Athlon XP 2500+ versus 1.83 GHz on the Sempron 2600+ — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon XP 2500+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Sempron 2600+ uses Palermo (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2500+ scores 320 against the Sempron 2600+'s 291 — a 9.5% lead for the Athlon XP 2500+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2500+ | Sempron 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K |
| Process | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Barton (2001−2004) | Palermo (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 320+10% | 291 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 2500+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Sempron 2600+ uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2500+ | Sempron 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Athlon XP 2500+) / not specified (Sempron 2600+).
| Feature | Athlon XP 2500+ | Sempron 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
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