CPU
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Athlon X2 BE-2300
Pentium T3400
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 T3400 is on rank 1194, 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 Pentium T3400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
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 Pentium T3400
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 T3400
The Pentium T3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 845 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 Pentium T3400's 845 — a 6.9% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2300. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T3400.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.16 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | — |
| PassMark | 905+7% | 845 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T3400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium T3400 debuted at $150. At current prices ($80 vs $90), the Athlon X2 BE-2300 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2300 delivers 11.3 pts/$ vs 9.4 pts/$ for the Pentium T3400 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2300 the 18.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2300 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-11% | $90 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3+20% | 9.4 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2008 |
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