CPU
GPU
Athlon XP 2600+
Core Solo T1200
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 Core Solo T1200 is on rank 1241, 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 Core Solo T1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2600+ | Core Solo T1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2600+ | Core Solo T1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) |
| 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 2600+ and Core Solo T1200
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.
Core Solo T1200
The Core Solo T1200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 355 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 2600+ and Core Solo T1200 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.92 GHz on the Athlon XP 2600+ versus 1.5 GHz on the Core Solo T1200 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2600+. The Athlon XP 2600+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Core Solo T1200 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2600+ scores 340 against the Core Solo T1200's 355 — a 4.3% lead for the Core Solo T1200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2600+ | Core Solo T1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.92 GHz+28% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Barton (2001−2004) | Yonah (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 340 | 355+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 2600+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core Solo T1200 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2600+ | Core Solo T1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 2600+ launched at $98 MSRP, while the Core Solo T1200 debuted at $209. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Core Solo T1200 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 2600+ delivers 34.0 pts/$ vs 35.5 pts/$ for the Core Solo T1200 — making the Core Solo T1200 the 4.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2600+ | Core Solo T1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $98-53% | $209 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.0 | 35.5+4% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2006 |
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