Athlon XP 2800+ vs Core Solo T1300

CPU

GPU

Athlon XP 2800+

1 Cores1 Thrd74 WWMax: 2.25 GHz2001

Core Solo T1300

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon XP 2800+

1 / 1

380

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core Solo T1300

1 / 1

385

+1.3%

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 2800+ is positioned at rank 1125 and the Core Solo T1300 is on rank 1240, so the Athlon XP 2800+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2800+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

308629%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

291624%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

211743%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

63789%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

50528%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

44202%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

25317%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

24986%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

22750%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

22749%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

22494%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

21887%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

21581%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

21494%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

21299%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

100%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

97%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

95%

#1128

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

90%

#1129

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

90%

#1130

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

90%

#1131

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

88%

#1132

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

87%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

83%

#1134

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

82%

#1135

Athlon 64 FX-53

MSRP: $799|Avg: $15

80%

#1136

Athlon XP 2000+

MSRP: $339|Avg: $40

73%

#1137

Athlon 64 FX-57

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200

69%

#1138

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

68%

#1139

Athlon XP 2100+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $30

62%

#1140

Pentium III 1266S

MSRP: $369|Avg: $20

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1300

#1228

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

15946%

#1229

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

15712%

#1230

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

14424%

#1231

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

14359%

#1232

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

14227%

#1234

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

13739%

#1235

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

13174%

#1236

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

13152%

#1237

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

12799%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

100%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon XP 2800+ leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Solo T1300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon XP 2800+	Core Solo T1300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core Solo T1300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 71% cheaper ($10 vs $35) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon XP 2800+	Core Solo T1300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+255%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon XP 2800+ Benchmark Check

Core Solo T1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon XP 2800+ and Core Solo T1300

Athlon XP 2800+

The Athlon XP 2800+ 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: 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 74 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 380 points. Launch price was $149.

Core Solo T1300

The Core Solo T1300 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. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon XP 2800+ and Core Solo T1300 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Athlon XP 2800+ versus 1.66 GHz on the Core Solo T1300 — a 30.2% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2800+. The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Core Solo T1300 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2800+ scores 380 against the Core Solo T1300's 385 — a 1.3% lead for the Core Solo T1300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon XP 2800+	Core Solo T1300
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.25 GHz+36%	1.66 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.66 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	380	385+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	250	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core Solo T1300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon XP 2800+	Core Solo T1300
Socket	A	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR-333	—
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: None (Athlon XP 2800+) / not specified (Core Solo T1300). Primary use case: Athlon XP 2800+ targets Legacy Desktop.

Feature	Athlon XP 2800+	Core Solo T1300
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	None	—
Target Use	Legacy Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon XP 2800+ launched at $375 MSRP, while the Core Solo T1300 debuted at $209. At current prices ($35 vs $10), the Core Solo T1300 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 2800+ delivers 10.9 pts/$ vs 38.5 pts/$ for the Core Solo T1300 — making the Core Solo T1300 the 112% better value option.