CPU
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Sempron 2600+
Athlon XP 2500+
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 Sempron 2600+ is positioned at rank 1000 and the Athlon XP 2500+ is on rank 1105, so the Sempron 2600+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 2600+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2500+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 2600+ | Athlon XP 2500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 2600+ | Athlon XP 2500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Sempron 2600+ and Athlon XP 2500+
Sempron 2600+
The Sempron 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 291 points. Launch price was $60.
Athlon XP 2500+
The Athlon XP 2500+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.83 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: 320 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 2600+ and Athlon XP 2500+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Sempron 2600+ versus 1.83 GHz on the Athlon XP 2500+ — identical boost frequencies. The Sempron 2600+ uses the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Athlon XP 2500+ uses Barton (2001−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 2600+ scores 291 against the Athlon XP 2500+'s 320 — a 9.5% lead for the Athlon XP 2500+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 2600+ | Athlon XP 2500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Palermo (2001−2005) | Barton (2001−2004) |
| PassMark | 291 | 320+10% |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 2600+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon XP 2500+ uses A (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 2600+ | Athlon XP 2500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | A |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Sempron 2600+) / false (Athlon XP 2500+).
| Feature | Sempron 2600+ | Athlon XP 2500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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