CPU
GPU
Athlon XP 2700+
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 2700+ is positioned at rank 1124 and the Core Solo T1200 is on rank 1241, so the Athlon XP 2700+ 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 2700+
Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2700+ | Core Solo T1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2700+ | Core Solo T1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+97%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 2700+ and Core Solo T1200
Athlon XP 2700+
The Athlon XP 2700+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2002 (23 years ago). It is based on the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.17 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: 360 points. Launch price was $85.
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 2700+ and Core Solo T1200 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus 1.5 GHz on the Core Solo T1200 — a 36.5% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2700+. The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (130 nm), while the Core Solo T1200 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2700+ scores 360 against the Core Solo T1200's 355 — a 1.4% lead for the Athlon XP 2700+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2700+ | Core Solo T1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.17 GHz+45% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Thoroughbred (2001−2002) | Yonah (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 360+1% | 355 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 2700+ 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 2700+ | 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 2700+ launched at $349 MSRP, while the Core Solo T1200 debuted at $209. At current prices ($20 vs $10), the Core Solo T1200 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 2700+ delivers 18.0 pts/$ vs 35.5 pts/$ for the Core Solo T1200 — making the Core Solo T1200 the 65.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2700+ | Core Solo T1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $209-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.0 | 35.5+97% |
| Release Date | 2002 | 2006 |
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