Core Solo T1300 vs Athlon XP 2800+

CPU

GPU

Core Solo T1300

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Athlon XP 2800+

1 Cores1 Thrd74 WWMax: 2.25 GHz2001

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Solo T1300

1 / 1

385

+1.3%

380

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 XP 2800+ is on rank 1125, so the Athlon XP 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 XP 2800+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

308629%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

291624%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

211743%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

63789%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

50528%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

44202%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

25317%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

24986%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

22750%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

22749%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

22494%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

21887%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

21581%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

21494%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

21299%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

100%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

97%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

95%

#1128

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

90%

#1129

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

90%

#1130

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

90%

#1131

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

88%

#1132

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

87%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

83%

#1134

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

82%

#1135

Athlon 64 FX-53

MSRP: $799|Avg: $15

80%

#1136

Athlon XP 2000+

MSRP: $339|Avg: $40

73%

#1137

Athlon 64 FX-57

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200

69%

#1138

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

68%

#1139

Athlon XP 2100+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $30

62%

#1140

Pentium III 1266S

MSRP: $369|Avg: $20

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon XP 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 XP 2800+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core Solo T1300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 71% cheaper ($10 vs $35) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core Solo T1300	Athlon XP 2800+
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+255%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)

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 XP 2800+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1300 and Athlon XP 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 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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Solo T1300 and Athlon XP 2800+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core Solo T1300 versus 2.25 GHz on the Athlon XP 2800+ — a 30.2% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2800+. The Core Solo T1300 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon XP 2800+ uses Barton (2001−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1300 scores 385 against the Athlon XP 2800+'s 380 — a 1.3% lead for the Core Solo T1300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Solo T1300	Athlon XP 2800+
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.66 GHz	2.25 GHz+36%
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K
Process	65 nm-50%	130 nm
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Barton (2001−2004)
PassMark	385+1%	380
Geekbench 6 Single	—	250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	250

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Memory & Platform

The Core Solo T1300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon XP 2800+ uses A (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Solo T1300	Athlon XP 2800+
Socket	PGA478	A
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR-333
Max RAM Capacity	—	2 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Solo T1300) / None (Athlon XP 2800+). Primary use case: Athlon XP 2800+ targets Legacy Desktop.

Feature	Core Solo T1300	Athlon XP 2800+
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	None
Target Use	—	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core Solo T1300 launched at $209 MSRP, while the Athlon XP 2800+ debuted at $375. At current prices ($10 vs $35), the Core Solo T1300 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1300 delivers 38.5 pts/$ vs 10.9 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 2800+ — making the Core Solo T1300 the 112% better value option.