Apple M1 Max vs Athlon XP 2600+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon XP 2600+
2001
1 core / 1 thread, 68 Watt
0.15
Apple M1 Max
2021
10 cores / 10 threads
13.91
+9173%

Apple M1 Max outperforms Athlon XP 2600+ by a whopping 9173% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon XP 2600+ and M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3312532
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M-Series
Power efficiency0.21no data
Architecture codenameBarton (2001−2004)no data
Release dateJanuary 2001 (23 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$23no data

Detailed specifications

Athlon XP 2600+ and M1 Max 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 cores1 (Single-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads110
Base clock speedno data2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed1.92 GHz3.22 GHz
L1 cache128 KB2.9 MB
L2 cache512K28 MB
L3 cache0 KB48 MB
Chip lithography130 nm5 nm
Die size101 mm2no data
Number of transistors63 million57000 Million
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Athlon XP 2600+ and M1 Max 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 configuration1no data
SocketAno data
Power consumption (TDP)68 Wattno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataApple M1 Max 32-Core GPU

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 XP 2600+ 0.15
Apple M1 Max 13.91
+9173%

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 XP 2600+ 242
Apple M1 Max 22099
+9032%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.15 13.91
Physical cores 1 10
Threads 1 10
Chip lithography 130 nm 5 nm

Apple M1 Max has a 9173.3% higher aggregate performance score, 900% more physical cores and 900% more threads, and a 2500% more advanced lithography process.

The M1 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon XP 2600+ in performance tests.

Note that Athlon XP 2600+ is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Max is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon XP 2600+ and Apple M1 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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