Athlon MP 2400+
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Athlon MP 2400+

AMD

PassMark

305

MSRP

$151

AVG Price

$20

10 December 2002 (22 years ago)
60 Watt
K7 (2000−2004)

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Overview

The Athlon MP 2400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 December 2002 (22 years ago). It is based on the K7 (2000−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 305 points. Launch price was $228.

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Athlon MP 2400+ across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Athlon MP 2400+ specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Athlon MP 2400+ is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the K7 (2000−2004) architecture, manufactured on a 130 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 305, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationAthlon MP 2400+
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units1C / 1T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designK7 (2000−2004)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient130 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data256 kB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache128 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor85 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities37 Million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency266 MT/s
64-bit SupportNo
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score305
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Memory & Platform

It supports ECC memory, providing error-correcting capabilities — essential for mission-critical workloads and servers.

SpecificationAthlon MP 2400+
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SeriesProduct familyAMD Athlon MP
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 1.1
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion0
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequencyDDR-266
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory4 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel1
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruptionYes
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processorNo
Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPUAMD Socket A
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers2 (Multiprocessor)
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Power & Cooling

The Athlon MP 2400+ has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 60 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationAthlon MP 2400+
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload60 Watt
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $151), the Athlon MP 2400+ delivers 15 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3421 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationAthlon MP 2400+
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$151
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$20
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$228
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#3421
Release DateLaunch date10 December 2002 (22 years ago)
Release Year2002
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)AMD

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

3 categories

General Information

7 specs

Typeserver
SeriesAMD Athlon MP
DesignerAMD
Launch Price$228
Release Date10 December 2002 (22 years ago)
Architecture CodenameK7 (2000−2004)
Performance Ranking Position3421

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores1
Threads1
Bus TypeFSB
Die Size85 mm2
L1 Cache128 kB
L2 Cache256 kB
Bus Speed266 MT/s
Multiplier15
Max Frequency2 GHz
64-Bit Support-
Transistor Count37 Million
Process Technology130 nm
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

3 specs

PCIe GenerationPCIe 1.1
Power Consumption (TDP)60 Watt
Max Processors In Config2 (Multiprocessor)

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