Athlon X2 BE-2300 vs Celeron T3100
Athlon X2 BE-2300
Celeron T3100
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 T3100 is on rank 970, so the Celeron T3100 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 T3100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($62) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($62) |
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 T3100
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 T3100
The Celeron T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 945 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 is built on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2300 scores 905 against the Celeron T3100's 945 — a 4.3% lead for the Celeron T3100. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T3100.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | — |
| PassMark | 905 | 945+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron T3100 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 versus DDR3-800 on the Celeron T3100 — the Celeron T3100 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. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2300) and GL40,GM45 (Celeron T3100).
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-800+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2300) / None (Celeron T3100). Primary use case: Celeron T3100 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron T3100 debuted at $62. At current prices ($80 vs $62), the Celeron T3100 is $18 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2300 delivers 11.3 pts/$ vs 15.2 pts/$ for the Celeron T3100 — making the Celeron T3100 the 29.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Celeron T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $62-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $62-23% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 15.2+35% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2008 |
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