CPU
GPU
Core Solo T1300
Athlon 64 2600+
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 T1300 is positioned at rank 1240 and the Athlon 64 2600+ is on rank 1080, so the Athlon 64 2600+ 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 T1300
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Solo T1300 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Solo T1300 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+104%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 T1300 and Athlon 64 2600+
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.
Athlon 64 2600+
The Athlon 64 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 392 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core Solo T1300 and Athlon 64 2600+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core Solo T1300 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 2600+ — a 3.7% clock advantage for the Core Solo T1300. The Core Solo T1300 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 2600+ uses Lima (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1300 scores 385 against the Athlon 64 2600+'s 392 — a 1.8% lead for the Athlon 64 2600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Solo T1300 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz+4% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 385 | 392+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Solo T1300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 2600+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Solo T1300 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Core Solo T1300 launched at $209 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 2600+ debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Athlon 64 2600+ is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1300 delivers 38.5 pts/$ vs 78.4 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 2600+ — making the Athlon 64 2600+ the 68.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core Solo T1300 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $209 | $100-52% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.5 | 78.4+104% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2008 |
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