Athlon X2 BE-2300 vs A4-1350
Athlon X2 BE-2300
A4-1350
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 X2 BE-2300 is positioned at rank 1011 and the A4-1350 is on rank 972, so the A4-1350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2300
Performance Per Dollar A4-1350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 X2 BE-2300 and A4-1350
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-1350 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-1350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 versus 1 GHz on the A4-1350 — a 62.1% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2300. The Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A4-1350 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2300 scores 905 against the A4-1350's 911 — a 0.7% lead for the A4-1350. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+90% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 905 | 911 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 136 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-1350 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 versus DDR3L-1066 on the A4-1350 — the A4-1350 supports 40% 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 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X2 BE-2300) vs 1 (A4-1350). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2300) vs 8 (A4-1350) — the A4-1350 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3L-1066+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2300) / AMD-V (A4-1350). 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.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8210 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Tablet |
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