Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ vs GX-210JA

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 Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is positioned at rank 1157 and the GX-210JA is on rank 1119, so the GX-210JA 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 Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

#1144

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4121%

#1145

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4060%

#1146

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3728%

#1147

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3711%

#1148

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3677%

#1150

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3551%

#1151

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3404%

#1152

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3399%

#1153

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3308%

#1156

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

100%

#1157

Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1158

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1159

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1161

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1163

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1164

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1165

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1166

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

95%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1169

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1170

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1171

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar GX-210JA

#1107

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3452%

#1108

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3401%

#1109

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3122%

#1110

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3108%

#1111

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3080%

#1113

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2974%

#1114

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2852%

#1115

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2847%

#1116

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2771%

#1119

GX-210JA

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

97%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

97%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

97%

#1129

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

96%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

96%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The GX-210JA (2013) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Mobile Athlon 64 2800+	GX-210JA
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node)	🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ (2004) relies on older node technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Mobile Athlon 64 2800+	GX-210JA
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ 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.

Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ Benchmark Check

GX-210JA Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ and GX-210JA

Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 420 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the GX-210JA offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the GX-210JA has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ versus 1 GHz on the GX-210JA — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+. The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture, while the GX-210JA uses Temash (2013) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ scores 420 against the GX-210JA's 425 — a 1.2% lead for the GX-210JA.

Feature	Mobile Athlon 64 2800+	GX-210JA
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+80%	1 GHz
L2 Cache	512K	1 MB+100%
Process	—	28 nm
Architecture	Oakville (2003−2004)	Temash (2013)
PassMark	420	425+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the GX-210JA uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Mobile Athlon 64 2800+	GX-210JA
Socket	754	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	400	—
Max RAM Capacity	2	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: false (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+) / not specified (GX-210JA). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ rivals Pentium M 725.