CPU
GPU
Core Solo T1200
Athlon XP 2700+
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 Core Solo T1200 is positioned at rank 1241 and the Athlon XP 2700+ is on rank 1124, so the Athlon XP 2700+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1200
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2700+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Solo T1200 | Athlon XP 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thoroughbred (2001−2002) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Solo T1200 | Athlon XP 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+97%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 Core Solo T1200 and Athlon XP 2700+
Core Solo T1200
The Core Solo T1200 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. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 355 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Core Solo T1200 and Athlon XP 2700+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core Solo T1200 versus 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 2700+ — a 36.5% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2700+. The Core Solo T1200 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon XP 2700+ uses Thoroughbred (2001−2002) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1200 scores 355 against the Athlon XP 2700+'s 360 — a 1.4% lead for the Athlon XP 2700+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Solo T1200 | Athlon XP 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.17 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Thoroughbred (2001−2002) |
| PassMark | 355 | 360+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Solo T1200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon XP 2700+ uses A (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Solo T1200 | Athlon XP 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA479 | A |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR-333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Core Solo T1200 launched at $209 MSRP, while the Athlon XP 2700+ debuted at $349. At current prices ($10 vs $20), the Core Solo T1200 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1200 delivers 35.5 pts/$ vs 18.0 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 2700+ — making the Core Solo T1200 the 65.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core Solo T1200 | Athlon XP 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $209-40% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.5+97% | 18.0 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2002 |
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