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Athlon XP 2700+ vs Pentium M 1.40

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon XP 2700+

1 Cores1 Thrd68 WWMax: 2.17 GHz2002
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Pentium M 1.40

1 Cores1 Thrd24 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2003
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Athlon XP 2700+ vs Pentium M 1.40 Performance Spectrum

Athlon XP 2700+
1 / 1
360
+4.3%
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Pentium M 1.40
1 / 1
345
0.0%
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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.

Athlon XP 2700+ vs Pentium M 1.40 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Athlon XP 2700+
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Pentium M 1.40
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
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Athlon XP 2700+ vs Pentium M 1.40: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon XP 2700+

2002

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Launch MSRP is still $349 MSRP, while Pentium M 1.40 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
    • ❌183.3% higher power demand at 68W vs 24W.

    Pentium M 1.40

    2003

    Why buy it

    • ✅Draws 24W instead of 68W, a 44W reduction.

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Lower PassMark (345 vs 360).

    Quick Answers

    So, is Athlon XP 2700+ better than Pentium M 1.40?
    Yes. Athlon XP 2700+ is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you 4.3% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Athlon XP 2700+ has the edge because it leads the single-thread side of this matchup with 55% higher max boost clock.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon XP 2700+ is the stronger fit. You are getting 4.3% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Athlon XP 2700+ is the better buy right now. Athlon XP 2700+ comes in at an unclear MSRP at $349 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 4.3% higher PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (1.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Pentium M 1.40 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2003 vs 2002). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

    Athlon XP 2700+ vs Pentium M 1.40 Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    AMD

    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.

    Intel

    Pentium M 1.40

    The Pentium M 1.40 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Banias (2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 24 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $69.

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    Processing Power

    Both the Athlon XP 2700+ and Pentium M 1.40 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus 1.4 GHz on the Pentium M 1.40 — a 43.1% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2700+. The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (130 nm), while the Pentium M 1.40 uses Banias (2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2700+ scores 360 against the Pentium M 1.40's 345 — a 4.3% lead for the Athlon XP 2700+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2700+Pentium M 1.40
    Cores / Threads
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
    Boost Clock
    2.17 GHz+55%
    1.4 GHz
    L3 Cache
    0 kB
    0 kB
    L2 Cache
    256 kB
    1 MB+300%
    Process
    130 nm
    130 nm
    Architecture
    Thoroughbred (2001−2002)
    Banias (2003)
    PassMark
    360+4%
    345
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    Memory & Platform

    The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium M 1.40 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2700+Pentium M 1.40
    Socket
    A
    PGA478
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 1.1
    PCIe 1.1
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR-333
    —
    Max RAM Capacity
    4 GB
    —
    RAM Channels
    1
    —
    ECC Support
    Yes
    —
    PCIe Lanes
    0
    —