Sempron 2800+ vs Athlon XP 2600+
Sempron 2800+
Athlon XP 2600+
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 2800+ is positioned at rank 1073 and the Athlon XP 2600+ is on rank 1085, so the Sempron 2800+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 2800+
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Manila (2001−2006) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+208%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ 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 Sempron 2800+ and Athlon XP 2600+
Sempron 2800+
The Sempron 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Manila (2001−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $104.
Athlon XP 2600+
The Athlon XP 2600+ 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: 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 340 points. Launch price was $23.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 2800+ and Athlon XP 2600+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Sempron 2800+ versus 1.92 GHz on the Athlon XP 2600+ — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Sempron 2800+. The Sempron 2800+ uses the Manila (2001−2006) architecture (130 nm), while the Athlon XP 2600+ uses Barton (2001−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 2800+ scores 320 against the Athlon XP 2600+'s 340 — a 6.1% lead for the Athlon XP 2600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+4% | 1.92 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K | 512K+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Manila (2001−2006) | Barton (2001−2004) |
| PassMark | 320 | 340+6% |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 2800+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon XP 2600+ uses A (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR-333 memory speed. The Athlon XP 2600+ supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | A |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR-333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Sempron 2800+) / not specified (Athlon XP 2600+). Primary use case: Sempron 2800+ targets Budget.
| Feature | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Sempron 2800+ launched at $65 MSRP, while the Athlon XP 2600+ debuted at $98. At current prices ($29 vs $10), the Athlon XP 2600+ is $19 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Sempron 2800+ delivers 11.0 pts/$ vs 34.0 pts/$ for the Athlon XP 2600+ — making the Athlon XP 2600+ the 102% better value option.
| Feature | Sempron 2800+ | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65-34% | $98 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $29 | $10-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.0 | 34.0+209% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2001 |
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