Athlon X2 BE-2350 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Athlon X2 BE-2350
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
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 Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is on rank 976, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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 Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+92%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Pentium Dual-Core E2180
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.
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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 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: 938 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 BE-2350 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2350 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2350. The Athlon X2 BE-2350 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2350 scores 975 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2180's 938 — a 3.9% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2350. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| 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 | 975+4% | 938 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2350 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2350 launched at $90 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 debuted at $84. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2350 delivers 97.5 pts/$ vs 187.6 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 the 63.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2350 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $90 | $84-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.5 | 187.6+92% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2007 |
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