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Athlon XP 2800+ vs Pentium 4 2.60

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon XP 2800+

1 Cores1 Thrd74 WWMax: 2.25 GHz2001
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Pentium 4 2.60

1 Cores1 Thrd92 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2002
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Athlon XP 2800+ vs Pentium 4 2.60 Performance Spectrum

Athlon XP 2800+
1 / 1
380
+4.1%
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Pentium 4 2.60
1 / 1
365
0.0%
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brand logoCeleron 220
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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 2800+ vs Pentium 4 2.60 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 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Athlon XP 2800+
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Pentium 4 2.60
low9 FPS
medium9 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra9 FPS
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Athlon XP 2800+ vs Pentium 4 2.60: 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 2800+

2001

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅Costs $26 less on MSRP ($375 MSRP vs $401 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 11.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 1.0 vs 0.9 PassMark/$ ($375 MSRP vs $401 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 74W instead of 92W, a 18W reduction.
  • ✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Pentium 4 2.60.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Pentium 4 2.60

2002

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon XP 2800+ across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ❌Lower PassMark (365 vs 380).
    • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 1.0 PassMark/$ ($401 MSRP vs $375 MSRP).
    • ❌24.3% higher power demand at 92W vs 74W.
    • ❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon XP 2800+.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Athlon XP 2800+ better than Pentium 4 2.60?
    Yes. Athlon XP 2800+ is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 4.1% 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 2800+ is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 10.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon XP 2800+ is the stronger fit. You are getting 4.1% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Athlon XP 2800+ is the better buy right now. Athlon XP 2800+ comes in $26 cheaper on MSRP at $375 MSRP versus $401 MSRP, and it still gives you a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 11.3% better value on MSRP (1.0 vs 0.9 PassMark/$), 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 4 2.60 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2002 vs 2001). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

    Athlon XP 2800+ vs Pentium 4 2.60 Technical Specifications

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

    AMD

    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.

    Intel

    Pentium 4 2.60

    The Pentium 4 2.60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $69.

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    Processing Power

    Both the Athlon XP 2800+ and Pentium 4 2.60 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Athlon XP 2800+ versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.60 — a 14.4% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.60. The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Pentium 4 2.60 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2800+ scores 380 against the Pentium 4 2.60's 365 — a 4% lead for the Athlon XP 2800+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2800+Pentium 4 2.60
    Cores / Threads
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
    Boost Clock
    2.25 GHz
    2.6 GHz+16%
    L3 Cache
    0 kB
    0 kB
    L2 Cache
    512K
    512 kB
    Process
    130 nm
    130 nm
    Architecture
    Barton (2001−2004)
    NetBurst (2000−2006)
    PassMark
    380+4%
    365
    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 Pentium 4 2.60 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2800+Pentium 4 2.60
    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
    No
    —
    PCIe Lanes
    0
    —
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    Advanced Features

    Virtualization: None (Athlon XP 2800+) / not specified (Pentium 4 2.60). Primary use case: Athlon XP 2800+ targets Legacy Desktop.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2800+Pentium 4 2.60
    Integrated GPU
    No
    —
    Unlocked
    Yes
    —
    AVX-512
    No
    —
    Virtualization
    None
    —
    Target Use
    Legacy Desktop
    —
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    Value Analysis

    At launch, the Athlon XP 2800+ was priced at $375, while the Pentium 4 2.60 came in at $401. On launch pricing ($375 vs $401), Athlon XP 2800+ was $26 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 2800+ delivers 1.0 pts/$ vs 0.9 pts/$ for the Pentium 4 2.60 — making the Athlon XP 2800+ the 10.7% better value option.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2800+Pentium 4 2.60
    MSRP
    $375-6%
    $401
    Performance per Dollar
    1.0+11%
    0.9
    Release Date
    2001
    2002
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