CPU
GPU
GX-210JA
Athlon XP 3000+
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 GX-210JA is positioned at rank 1119 and the Athlon XP 3000+ is on rank 1138, so the GX-210JA offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GX-210JA
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 3000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | GX-210JA | Athlon XP 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | GX-210JA | Athlon XP 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GX-210JA and Athlon XP 3000+
GX-210JA
The GX-210JA is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 425 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon XP 3000+
The Athlon XP 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.17 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 408 points. Launch price was $78.
Processing Power
The GX-210JA packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon XP 3000+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the GX-210JA has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the GX-210JA versus 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 3000+ — a 73.8% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 3000+. The GX-210JA uses the Temash (2013) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon XP 3000+ uses Barton (2001−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the GX-210JA scores 425 against the Athlon XP 3000+'s 408 — a 4.1% lead for the GX-210JA.
| Feature | GX-210JA | Athlon XP 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 2.17 GHz+117% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm-78% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Temash (2013) | Barton (2001−2004) |
| PassMark | 425+4% | 408 |
Memory & Platform
The GX-210JA uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon XP 3000+ uses A (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | GX-210JA | Athlon XP 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | A |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR-333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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