AMD Athlon XP 2500+

The AMD Athlon XP 2500+ is a desktop processor from the 2000 series, built on the K7 architecture with the Barton codename. It was released in 2003 with a launch MSRP of $172. This single-core, single-thread part runs at a base clock of 1833 MHz with no boost clock, and carries a 68W TDP. The processor is end-of-life, and the database records a 50th percentile standing among all CPUs.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for the Athlon XP 2500+ is sparse. The avgBenchmarkScore field is 0, and the benchmarks array is empty. No individual test scores are recorded. The only quantitative performance indicator is the percentileVsAllCpus value of 50. This places the processor exactly at the median of the database's CPU distribution. Half of all listed CPUs rank above it, and half rank below. The absence of benchmark entries means no percentage deltas can be computed against any rival. The nearestRivals list is empty, so there are no comparative scores to reference. For a processor from the 2000 series, the 50th percentile is a neutral position, indicating neither a high nor low standing in the aggregate database. The lack of recorded scores is notable; without them, the percentile rank is the sole performance metric available for this part. The 0 avgBenchmarkScore is a placeholder, not a measured result. The data shows no evidence of multi-threaded performance, as the processor has only one core and one thread. The 1833 MHz base clock is the only frequency recorded; there is no boost clock to consider. In summary, the benchmark data for this processor contains no test results, only a median percentile rank.

The 50th percentile rank is a broad indicator. It does not tell us how the processor behaves in specific workloads, only where it falls in the overall distribution. Because the benchmark array is empty, no single score can be reported. The data does not include any synthetic or real-world test results. For builders looking at this record, the takeaway is that the Athlon XP 2500+ sits at the midpoint of the database's CPU population, with no measured scores to refine that position. The 68W TDP and 1833 MHz clock are the only other performance-related figures recorded, and these are hardware specifications rather than benchmark outcomes. The percentile value of 50 is a static entry; it does not change with workload type. There is no single-thread score or multi-thread score to break down. The empty benchmarks array is the definitive feature of this record.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals field for the Athlon XP 2500+ is empty. There are no competitor entries to compare against. Consequently, this section cannot list rival names, scores, or percentage deltas. The only positional data is the 50th percentile, which places the processor at the median of all CPUs in the database. Without rival references, any comparative analysis is limited to the percentile rank. The data does not identify a specific competitor that the Athlon XP 2500+ outperforms or trails. The absence of rivals is consistent with the empty benchmark array; there are simply no recorded results to base a comparison on. In the absence of direct rivals, the 50th percentile is the sole benchmark for positioning. This is a common situation for end-of-life desktop parts, where the database may not have enough entries to generate a nearestRivals list. The processor's single-core, single-thread configuration and 1833 MHz base clock are the only features that could be compared, but no rival data exists to make such a comparison. The 50th percentile is the only reference point, and it is a neutral one.

Platform and Compatibility

The Athlon XP 2500+ uses the AMD Socket A interface. This socket defines the motherboard compatibility for the processor. The architecture is K7, with the Barton codename, and the processor belongs to the Athlon XP (Barton) generation. It is built on a 130 nm process node, containing 63 million transistors on a 101 mm² die. The cache layout includes a 128 KB L1 cache and a 512 KB L2 cache; there is no L3 cache recorded. ECC memory support is not present; the eccMemory field is false. Integrated graphics are not part of the CPU itself; the data notes that integrated graphics are available "on certain motherboards (Chipset feature)." This means the chipset on select motherboards provides display output, not the processor. Memory support details are not recorded in the data; the memorySupport field is null. PCIe support is also not specified. The multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked is false), so the clock multiplier cannot be adjusted. The part number is AXDA2500DKV4D. The processor is a desktop market segment part and is end-of-life. The upgrade path is tied to the Socket A platform; any compatible Socket A processor would fit in the same motherboard, though the data does not list specific upgrade options. The locked multiplier limits overclocking adjustments, but the base clock of 1833 MHz is fixed as there is no boost clock. The 130 nm process node is a key manufacturing detail, and the 101 mm² die size reflects the physical footprint. The 63 million transistor count is a measure of the circuit complexity. The absence of a memory bus specification and memory bandwidth figures means those details are not available in the data.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Athlon XP 2500+ use?

A: It uses AMD Socket A.

Q: How much L2 cache does the processor have?

A: It has a 512 KB L2 cache and a 128 KB L1 cache.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No, the multiplierUnlocked field is false, so the multiplier is locked.

Q: What is the TDP of this processor?

A: The TDP is 68W.

Q: Does the processor support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory support is false.

Q: How many cores and threads does it have?

A: It has 1 core and 1 thread.

Power and Thermals

The Athlon XP 2500+ has a TDP of 68W. This is a moderate power draw for a single-core desktop processor. The 130 nm process node and 63 million transistor count are recorded specifications that influence the thermal output. A 68W TDP implies that a standard air cooler is sufficient for normal operation. The processor runs at a fixed 1833 MHz base clock, with no boost clock, so power draw is steady under load. The die size of 101 mm² and the transistor count give a sense of the thermal density, but the 68W TDP is the key figure for cooler selection. Because the processor is end-of-life, thermal guidance is historical, but the 68W figure remains the official specification. The locked multiplier means no voltage or multiplier adjustments are available to alter power draw. The data does not include any thermal test results, so the TDP is the only thermal metric recorded. The 68W TDP places this processor in a class that does not require exotic cooling solutions; a capable air cooler is adequate. The absence of a boost clock means the processor does not spike in power draw during turbo operation, as no turbo operation exists.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Athlon XP 2500+ is a single-core, single-thread processor. There is no multi-threading capability. This means all workloads execute on one thread. The base clock is 1833 MHz, and there is no boost clock, so the frequency is constant. In single-threaded workloads, the processor's performance is determined by its architecture (K7, Barton) and its cache sizes: 128 KB L1 and 512 KB L2. The 512 KB L2 cache is a notable feature for the Barton core, as it provides a relatively large cache for the era. For multi-threaded workloads, the processor can only handle one thread at a time, so any parallel work must be serialized. The 50th percentile rank in the database reflects the processor's overall standing, but with no benchmark scores, the single-thread vs multi-thread split cannot be quantified. The absence of a boost clock means the processor does not dynamically increase its frequency under load; it operates at 1833 MHz at all times. For real workloads, this means the processor is best suited to single-threaded tasks. Multi-threaded performance is effectively limited to one thread, so the data shows no multi-thread advantage. The 1-core, 1-thread configuration is the defining characteristic of this processor's behavior. The 128 KB L1 cache is split between instructions and data, though the data does not specify the split. The 512 KB L2 cache is the larger of the two cache levels, and it is the only cache level beyond L1. With no L3 cache, the cache hierarchy ends at L2. This structure directly impacts single-thread performance, as the processor relies on these caches to feed the single execution core.