A4-1350 vs Athlon X2 BE-2300

CPU

GPU

A4-1350

4 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

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Athlon X2 BE-2300

2 Cores2 Thrd45 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2007

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A4-1350 vs Athlon X2 BE-2300 Performance Spectrum

A4-1350

4 / 4

911

+0.7%

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Athlon X2 BE-2300

2 / 2

905

0.0%

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About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A4-1350 vs Athlon X2 BE-2300 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A4-1350 vs Athlon X2 BE-2300: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A4-1350

2013

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 8W instead of 45W, a 37W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon HD 8210, while Athlon X2 BE-2300 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Athlon X2 BE-2300

2007

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (905 vs 911).
❌Launch MSRP is still $100 MSRP, while A4-1350 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌462.5% higher power demand at 45W vs 8W.
❌No integrated graphics, while A4-1350 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is A4-1350 better than Athlon X2 BE-2300?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon X2 BE-2300 is ahead with a 0.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, A4-1350 pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A4-1350 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

A4-1350 is still the much better call for a fresh build. A4-1350 comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.7% better PassMark. Athlon X2 BE-2300 only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that usually means used-market pricing on an obsolete 2007 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (9.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on AM2.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A4-1350 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2007) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

A4-1350 vs Athlon X2 BE-2300 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A4-1350

The A4-1350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 911 points. Launch price was $50.

Athlon X2 BE-2300

The Athlon X2 BE-2300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The A4-1350 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-1350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1350 versus 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 — a 62.1% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2300. The A4-1350 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1350 scores 911 against the Athlon X2 BE-2300's 905 — a 0.7% lead for the A4-1350. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A4-1350	Athlon X2 BE-2300
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1 GHz	1.9 GHz+90%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Kabini (2013−2014)	Brisbane (2007−2008)
PassMark	911	905
Geekbench 6 Single	136	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-1350 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1066 on the A4-1350 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 — the A4-1350 supports 33.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X2 BE-2300 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-1350) vs 2 (Athlon X2 BE-2300). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-1350) vs 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2300) — the A4-1350 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4-1350	Athlon X2 BE-2300
Socket	FT3	AM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1066+33%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-1350) / not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2300). The A4-1350 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8210), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1350 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4-1350 rivals Atom Z3740.