C-30 vs Athlon XP 1600+
C-30
Athlon XP 1600+
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 C-30 is positioned at rank 1226 and the Athlon XP 1600+ is on rank 1114, so the Athlon XP 1600+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar C-30
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 1600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | C-30 | Athlon XP 1600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 180 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | C-30 | Athlon XP 1600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 C-30 and Athlon XP 1600+
C-30
The C-30 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 201 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon XP 1600+
The Athlon XP 1600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 180 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 63 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 200 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the C-30 and Athlon XP 1600+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the C-30 versus 1.4 GHz on the Athlon XP 1600+ — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 1600+. The C-30 uses the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Athlon XP 1600+ uses Thoroughbred (2001−2002) (180 nm). In PassMark, the C-30 scores 201 against the Athlon XP 1600+'s 200 — a 0.5% lead for the C-30. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | C-30 | Athlon XP 1600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.4 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB |
| Process | 40 nm-78% | 180 nm |
| Architecture | Ontario (2011−2012) | Thoroughbred (2001−2002) |
| PassMark | 201 | 200 |
Memory & Platform
The C-30 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon XP 1600+ uses A (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the C-30 versus DDR-266 on the Athlon XP 1600+ — the C-30 supports -204.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The C-30 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA413 (C-30) and Socket A (Athlon XP 1600+).
| Feature | C-30 | Athlon XP 1600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | A |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR-266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (C-30) / false (Athlon XP 1600+). The C-30 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Athlon XP 1600+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | C-30 | Athlon XP 1600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6250 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
Value Analysis
The C-30 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Athlon XP 1600+ debuted at $160. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Athlon XP 1600+ is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the C-30 delivers 13.4 pts/$ vs 13.3 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 1600+ — making the C-30 the 0.5% better value option.
| Feature | C-30 | Athlon XP 1600+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-69% | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.4 | 13.3 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2001 |
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