Athlon II N350 vs Athlon X2 BE-2400
Athlon II N350
Athlon X2 BE-2400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon II N350 is positioned at rank 1067 and the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is on rank 855, so the Athlon X2 BE-2400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N350
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II N350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II N350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1910%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II N350 and Athlon X2 BE-2400
Athlon II N350
The Athlon II N350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon X2 BE-2400
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 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: 2.3 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: 1,050 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II N350 and Athlon X2 BE-2400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon II N350 versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Athlon II N350. The Athlon II N350 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N350 scores 1,045 against the Athlon X2 BE-2400's 1,050 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2400.
| Feature | Athlon II N350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+4% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,045 | 1,050 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 210 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II N350 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II N350 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — the Athlon II N350 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X2 BE-2400 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: RS880M,SB850 (Athlon II N350) and AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2400).
| Feature | Athlon II N350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II N350) / not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2400). Primary use case: Athlon II N350 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II N350 rivals Pentium P6100.
| Feature | Athlon II N350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II N350 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 debuted at $60. At current prices ($100 vs $5), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $95 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II N350 delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 210.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2400 the 181% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II N350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $60-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $5-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.4 | 210.0+1919% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2007 |
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