Ryzen 5 7600X vs Athlon MP 2800+
Ryzen 5 7600X
Athlon MP 2800+
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Per Dollar Athlon MP 2800+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (K7 (2000−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+319%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ 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 Ryzen 5 7600X and Athlon MP 2800+
Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.
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
The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Athlon MP 2800+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 2.13 GHz on the Athlon MP 2800+ — a 85.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X. The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Athlon MP 2800+ uses K7 (2000−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Athlon MP 2800+'s 380 — a 194.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+500% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+149% | 2.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-96% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | K7 (2000−2004) |
| PassMark | 28,325+7354% | 380 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus DDR-266 on the Athlon MP 2800+ — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports -207.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 1 (Athlon MP 2800+). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 0 (Athlon MP 2800+) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and AMD Socket A (Athlon MP 2800+).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+355% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR-266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+3100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) / not specified (Athlon MP 2800+). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Athlon MP 2800+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Athlon MP 2800+ debuted at $275. At current prices ($178 vs $10), the Athlon MP 2800+ is $168 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 38.0 pts/$ for the Athlon MP 2800+ — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 122.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Athlon MP 2800+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $275-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $178 | $10-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 159.1+319% | 38.0 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2003 |
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