CPU
GPU
Pentium 4 2.60
Athlon MP 2800+
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 Pentium 4 2.60 is positioned at rank 1128 and the Athlon MP 2800+ is on rank 1026, so the Athlon MP 2800+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4 2.60
Performance Per Dollar Athlon MP 2800+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4 2.60 | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (K7 (2000−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4 2.60 | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+160%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Pentium 4 2.60 and Athlon MP 2800+
Pentium 4 2.60
The Pentium 4 2.60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 4 2.60 and Athlon MP 2800+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.60 versus 2.13 GHz on the Athlon MP 2800+ — a 19.9% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.60. The Pentium 4 2.60 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (130 nm), while the Athlon MP 2800+ uses K7 (2000−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4 2.60 scores 365 against the Athlon MP 2800+'s 380 — a 4% lead for the Athlon MP 2800+.
| Feature | Pentium 4 2.60 | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+22% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | K7 (2000−2004) |
| PassMark | 365 | 380+4% |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 4 2.60 launched at $401 MSRP, while the Athlon MP 2800+ debuted at $275. At current prices ($25 vs $10), the Athlon MP 2800+ is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 4 2.60 delivers 14.6 pts/$ vs 38.0 pts/$ for the Athlon MP 2800+ — making the Athlon MP 2800+ the 89% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 4 2.60 | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $401 | $275-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $10-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.6 | 38.0+160% |
| Release Date | 2002 | 2003 |
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