Athlon XP 2100+ vs Athlon II X2 215

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon II X2 215
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.61
+369%
Athlon XP 2100+
2001
1 core / 1 thread, 72 Watt
0.13

Athlon II X2 215 outperforms Athlon XP 2100+ by a whopping 369% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon II X2 215 and Athlon XP 2100+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27933338
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.66no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.880.17
Architecture codenameRegor (2009−2013)Thoroughbred (2001−2002)
Release date20 October 2009 (15 years ago)January 2001 (23 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$45no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon II X2 215 and Athlon XP 2100+ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed2.7 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz1.73 GHz
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB256 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm180 nm
Die size117 mm2150 mm2
Number of transistors410 million37 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon II X2 215 and Athlon XP 2100+ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM3A
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt72 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon II X2 215 and Athlon XP 2100+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon II X2 215 and Athlon XP 2100+.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon II X2 215 0.61
+369%
Athlon XP 2100+ 0.13

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon II X2 215 973
+363%
Athlon XP 2100+ 210

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 0.13
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 180 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 72 Watt

Athlon II X2 215 has a 369.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 300% more advanced lithography process, and 10.8% lower power consumption.

The Athlon II X2 215 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon XP 2100+ in performance tests.


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