CPU
GPU
Core Solo T1400
Athlon XP 3100+
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 T1400 is positioned at rank 1236 and the Athlon XP 3100+ is on rank 1096, so the Athlon XP 3100+ 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 T1400
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 3100+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Solo T1400 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thorton (2001−2003) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Solo T1400 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+303%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ 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 T1400 and Athlon XP 3100+
Core Solo T1400
The Core Solo T1400 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 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: 428 points. Launch price was $249.
Athlon XP 3100+
The Athlon XP 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thorton (2001−2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 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: 425 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core Solo T1400 and Athlon XP 3100+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Core Solo T1400 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon XP 3100+ — a 18.4% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 3100+. The Core Solo T1400 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon XP 3100+ uses Thorton (2001−2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1400 scores 428 against the Athlon XP 3100+'s 425 — a 0.7% lead for the Core Solo T1400. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Solo T1400 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 2.2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Thorton (2001−2003) |
| PassMark | 428 | 425 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Solo T1400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon XP 3100+ uses A (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Solo T1400 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 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 T1400 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Athlon XP 3100+ debuted at $150. At current prices ($5 vs $20), the Core Solo T1400 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1400 delivers 85.6 pts/$ vs 21.3 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 3100+ — making the Core Solo T1400 the 120.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core Solo T1400 | Athlon XP 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $150-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.6+302% | 21.3 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2003 |
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