Core Solo T1300 vs Athlon MP 2800+

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Solo T1300

1 / 1

385

+1.3%

380

0.0%

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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 MP 2800+ is on rank 1026, so the Athlon MP 2800+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1300

#1228

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

15946%

#1229

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

15712%

#1230

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

14424%

#1231

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

14359%

#1232

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

14227%

#1234

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

13739%

#1235

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

13174%

#1236

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

13152%

#1237

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

12799%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

100%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon MP 2800+

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

150596%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

28434%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

25262%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

19516%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

100%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

97%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

96%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

90%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

49%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

49%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

33%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

20%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon MP 2800+ leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Solo T1300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Solo T1300	Athlon MP 2800+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (K7 (2000−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core Solo T1300 stands out as the superior choice. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Core Solo T1300	Athlon MP 2800+
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core Solo T1300 Benchmark Check

Athlon MP 2800+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1300 and Athlon MP 2800+

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 MP 2800+

The Athlon MP 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 May 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the K7 (2000−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.13 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 380 points. Launch price was $275.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Solo T1300 and Athlon MP 2800+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core Solo T1300 versus 2.13 GHz on the Athlon MP 2800+ — a 24.8% clock advantage for the Athlon MP 2800+. The Core Solo T1300 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon MP 2800+ uses K7 (2000−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1300 scores 385 against the Athlon MP 2800+'s 380 — a 1.3% lead for the Core Solo T1300.

Feature	Core Solo T1300	Athlon MP 2800+
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.66 GHz	2.13 GHz+28%
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm-50%	130 nm
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	K7 (2000−2004)
PassMark	385+1%	380

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Value Analysis

The Core Solo T1300 launched at $209 MSRP, while the Athlon MP 2800+ debuted at $275. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Athlon MP 2800+ is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1300 delivers 38.5 pts/$ vs 38.0 pts/$ for the Athlon MP 2800+ — making the Core Solo T1300 the 1.3% better value option.