Athlon X2 BE-2300 vs Celeron P4600
Athlon X2 BE-2300
Celeron P4600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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 Celeron P4600 is on rank 1050, so the Athlon X2 BE-2300 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 Celeron P4600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+469%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Celeron P4600
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.
Celeron P4600
The Celeron P4600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 965 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 BE-2300 and Celeron P4600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 versus 0.1 GHz on the Celeron P4600 — a 180% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2300. The Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron P4600 uses Westmere (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2300 scores 905 against the Celeron P4600's 965 — a 6.4% lead for the Celeron P4600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 vs 2 MB on the Celeron P4600.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+1800% | 0.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Westmere (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 905 | 965+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron P4600 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 versus 1066 on the Celeron P4600 — the Celeron P4600 supports 199.3% 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 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2300) vs 16 (Celeron P4600) — the Celeron P4600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2300) and HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4600).
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | 1066+53200% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+209715100% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2300) / true (Celeron P4600). The Celeron P4600 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron P4600 debuted at $86. At current prices ($80 vs $15), the Celeron P4600 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2300 delivers 11.3 pts/$ vs 64.3 pts/$ for the Celeron P4600 — making the Celeron P4600 the 140.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $86-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $15-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 64.3+469% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2010 |
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