Athlon X2 BE-2350 vs Core 2 Duo E7200
Athlon X2 BE-2350
Core 2 Duo E7200
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 Core 2 Duo E7200 is on rank 1040, 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 Core 2 Duo E7200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1194%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) |
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 Core 2 Duo E7200
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.
Core 2 Duo E7200
The Core 2 Duo E7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 BE-2350 and Core 2 Duo E7200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2350 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7200 — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7200. The Athlon X2 BE-2350 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E7200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2350 scores 975 against the Core 2 Duo E7200's 1,002 — a 2.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.53 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.53 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 3 MB (total)+500% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 975 | 1,002+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 368 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 666 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2350 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo E7200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon X2 BE-2350 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. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2350) vs 16 (Core 2 Duo E7200) — the Core 2 Duo E7200 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2350) and P35,G33,G41,P45 (Core 2 Duo E7200).
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2350) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7200). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E7200 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7200 rivals Athlon II X2 245.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2350 launched at $90 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E7200 debuted at $133. At current prices ($10 vs $133), the Athlon X2 BE-2350 is $123 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2350 delivers 97.5 pts/$ vs 7.5 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E7200 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2350 the 171.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Core 2 Duo E7200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $90-32% | $133 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-92% | $133 |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.5+1200% | 7.5 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2008 |
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