Athlon X2 BE-2350 vs A6-7000
Athlon X2 BE-2350
A6-7000
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-2350 is positioned at rank 984 and the A6-7000 is on rank 1081, so the Athlon X2 BE-2350 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-2350
Performance Per Dollar A6-7000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+46%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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-2350 and A6-7000
Athlon X2 BE-2350
The Athlon X2 BE-2350 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: 2.1 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: 975 points. Launch price was $149.
A6-7000
The A6-7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 BE-2350 and A6-7000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2350 versus 3 GHz on the A6-7000 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the A6-7000. The Athlon X2 BE-2350 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-7000 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2350 scores 975 against the A6-7000's 1,002 — a 2.7% lead for the A6-7000.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 975 | 1,002+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2350 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-7000 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2350 versus 1600 on the A6-7000 — the A6-7000 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X2 BE-2350) vs 1 (A6-7000). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2350) vs 16 (A6-7000) — the A6-7000 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2350) and FP3 (A6-7000).
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | 1600+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+104857500% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2350) / true (A6-7000). The A6-7000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4 Graphics), while the Athlon X2 BE-2350 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7000 rivals Pentium 3556U.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R4 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2350 launched at $90 MSRP, while the A6-7000 debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Athlon X2 BE-2350 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2350 delivers 97.5 pts/$ vs 66.8 pts/$ for the A6-7000 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2350 the 37.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $90-10% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.5+46% | 66.8 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2014 |
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