CPU
GPU
Athlon XP 2600+
Atom E3815
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 2600+ is positioned at rank 1085 and the Atom E3815 is on rank 1103, so the Athlon XP 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 2600+
Performance Per Dollar Atom E3815
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2600+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2600+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 2600+ and Atom E3815
Athlon XP 2600+
The Athlon XP 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 340 points. Launch price was $23.
Atom E3815
The Atom E3815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.47 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 2600+ and Atom E3815 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.92 GHz on the Athlon XP 2600+ versus 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3815 — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2600+. The Athlon XP 2600+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom E3815 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2600+ scores 340 against the Atom E3815's 365 — a 7.1% lead for the Atom E3815. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2600+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.92 GHz+31% | 1.47 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 130 nm | 22 nm-83% |
| Architecture | Barton (2001−2004) | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 340 | 365+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 2600+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom E3815 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 2600+ versus DDR3L-1066 on the Atom E3815 — the Atom E3815 supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom E3815 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon XP 2600+) vs 4 (Atom E3815) — the Atom E3815 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 2600+) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3815).
| Feature | Athlon XP 2600+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
The Atom E3815 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon XP 2600+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2600+ | Atom E3815 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
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