Athlon X2 BE-2400 vs Athlon II N350
Athlon X2 BE-2400
Athlon II N350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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-2400 is positioned at rank 855 and the Athlon II N350 is on rank 1067, so the Athlon X2 BE-2400 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-2400
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1910%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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-2400 and Athlon II N350
Athlon X2 BE-2400
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 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: 2.3 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: 1,050 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon II N350
The Athlon II N350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 BE-2400 and Athlon II N350 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon II N350 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Athlon II N350. The Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II N350 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2400 scores 1,050 against the Athlon II N350's 1,045 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2400.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,050 | 1,045 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 210 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 400 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II N350 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 versus DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II N350 — the Athlon II N350 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X2 BE-2400 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. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2400) and RS880M,SB850 (Athlon II N350).
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1066+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2400) / AMD-V (Athlon II N350). Primary use case: Athlon II N350 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II N350 rivals Pentium P6100.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Athlon II N350 debuted at $100. At current prices ($5 vs $100), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $95 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 delivers 210.0 pts/$ vs 10.4 pts/$ for the Athlon II N350 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2400 the 181% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II N350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-40% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-95% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 210.0+1919% | 10.4 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2010 |
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