Athlon XP 2800+ vs Core Solo T1350
Athlon XP 2800+
Core Solo T1350
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 2800+ is positioned at rank 1125 and the Core Solo T1350 is on rank 1238, so the Athlon XP 2800+ 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 2800+
Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2800+ | Core Solo T1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2800+ | Core Solo T1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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 2800+ and Core Solo T1350
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 T1350
The Core Solo T1350 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 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 2800+ and Core Solo T1350 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Athlon XP 2800+ versus 1.86 GHz on the Core Solo T1350 — a 19% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2800+. The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Core Solo T1350 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2800+ scores 380 against the Core Solo T1350's 405 — a 6.4% lead for the Core Solo T1350. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2800+ | Core Solo T1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.25 GHz+21% | 1.86 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.86 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 | 405+7% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core Solo T1350 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2800+ | Core Solo T1350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Athlon XP 2800+) / not specified (Core Solo T1350). Primary use case: Athlon XP 2800+ targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2800+ | Core Solo T1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 2800+ launched at $375 MSRP, while the Core Solo T1350 debuted at $200. At current prices ($35 vs $70), the Athlon XP 2800+ is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 2800+ delivers 10.9 pts/$ vs 5.8 pts/$ for the Core Solo T1350 — making the Athlon XP 2800+ the 60.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2800+ | Core Solo T1350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $375 | $200-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-50% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.9+88% | 5.8 |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2006 |
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