CPU
GPU
Athlon X2 BE-2300
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
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 Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is on rank 999, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 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 Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+248%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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.
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 BE-2300 and Pentium Dual-Core E2200
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.
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 985 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 BE-2300 and Pentium Dual-Core E2200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200. The Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2300 scores 905 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2200's 985 — a 8.5% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 905 | 985+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon X2 BE-2300 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2300) / VT-x (Pentium Dual-Core E2200). Primary use case: Pentium Dual-Core E2200 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 debuted at $100. At current prices ($80 vs $25), the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2300 delivers 11.3 pts/$ vs 39.4 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 the 110.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $25-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 39.4+249% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2007 |
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