Athlon 64 2800+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 2800+

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon 64 2800+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,720 Rank: 2037
Rank Name Score Visual
2033 Opteron 144 3,748
+0.8%
2034 Intel Atom x5-Z8330 3,741
+0.6%
2035 Celeron N2806 3,730
+0.3%
2036 Sempron 2200+ 3,722
+0.1%
2037 Athlon 64 2800+ 3,720
2038 Celeron N2810 3,718
-0.1%
2039 Intel Atom x5-Z8300 3,717
-0.1%
2040 Intel Atom x5-Z8350 3,708
-0.3%
2041 Atom D2700 3,706
-0.4%
2042 Sempron 2500+ 3,694
-0.7%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 2800+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,241 Rank: 1933
Rank Name Score Visual
1929 Celeron N3000 4,241
+0%
1930 Atom N550 4,241
+0%
1931 Celeron N2807 4,241
+0%
1932 Pentium SU2700 4,241
+0%
1933 Athlon 64 2800+ 4,241
1934 Athlon II X4 640 4,240
+-0%
1935 A4-4355M 4,240
+-0%
1936 Athlon 64 3500+ 4,240
+-0%
1937 Celeron N2815 4,240
+-0%
1938 Sempron 3200+ 4,240
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 2800+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,372 Rank: 2035
Rank Name Score Visual
2031 Sempron 3200+ 3,424
+1.5%
2032 Opteron 144 3,404
+0.9%
2033 Intel Atom x5-E8000 3,393
+0.6%
2034 Intel Atom x5-Z8330 3,392
+0.6%
2035 Athlon 64 2800+ 3,372
2036 Celeron N2806 3,370
-0.1%
2037 Intel Atom x5-Z8300 3,364
-0.2%
2038 Sempron 2200+ 3,362
-0.3%
2039 Intel Atom x5-Z8350 3,356
-0.5%
2040 Celeron N2810 3,351
-0.6%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 2800+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 2800+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 2800+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 64 2800+ Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Athlon 64 2800+ stands as a relic of early 2000s desktop computing, representing a transitional era when AMD began to challenge Intel's dominance with its 64-bit architecture. Launched in April 2004, this processor belongs to the Athlon 64 lineup, built on the Clawhammer microarchitecture and fabricated using a 130 nm process. It was designed for the Socket 754 platform, which was popular among budget and mid-range desktop users seeking 64-bit computing without the premium cost of higher-end processors. Despite its age, the Athlon 64 2800+ remains notable for its role in bringing 64-bit processing to mainstream consumers, albeit with limited modern relevance.

The Athlon 64 2800+ is a single-core processor with a base clock speed of 1800 MHz and a locked multiplier, which limits its overclocking potential. It features 512 KB of L2 cache and operates at a core voltage of 1.5 V. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 89 W, indicating relatively high power consumption for its time, necessitating adequate cooling solutions. It supports DDR1 memory through a single-channel interface, a specification that was standard for its generation but now considered obsolete. The chip measures 193 mm² and contains 69 million transistors, reflecting the semiconductor technology of the early 2000s.

In terms of integrated features, the Athlon 64 2800+ does not include built-in graphics, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets could provide basic integrated graphics functionality. The processor supports a range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, and 3DNow!, which were essential for multimedia and gaming applications of the era. However, it lacks support for more modern instruction sets like SSE3 and SSE4, which can result in compatibility issues with newer software and games.

Benchmark results place the Athlon 64 2800+ in the lower tier of the overall performance spectrum. It achieves an Overall Score of 3720, ranking #2037 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 3372 (#2035) and a Multicore Score of 4241 (#1929). These scores indicate that while the processor holds its own in single-threaded tasks, its multicore performance is constrained by its single-core design and outdated architecture. It performs slightly better than some low-power Atom and Celeron models but falls significantly behind modern CPUs. Its strongest category is multicore performance relative to its peers, though this is largely due to the limited competition from other processors in its class.

Given its age and performance limitations, the Athlon 64 2800+ is best suited for legacy systems or educational purposes, such as studying historical hardware or running vintage software. For modern computing needs, it is entirely inadequate, especially in comparison to today's top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K. However, for enthusiasts interested in the evolution of CPU design, the Athlon 64 2800+ serves as a valuable milestone in the transition to 64-bit computing.
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AMD Athlon 64 2800+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 2800+
Cores: 1
Threads: 1
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 9x (locked)
Core Name: Clawhammer
Socket: Socket 754
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 89 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR1 Single-channel

Physical Specifications

Process: 130 nm
Die Area: 193 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 3DNow!
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