Athlon X2 BE-2400 vs Athlon II X2 270u
Athlon X2 BE-2400
Athlon II X2 270u
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 X2 270u is on rank 897, 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 X2 270u
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 X2 270u
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 X2 270u
The Athlon II X2 270u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $68.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 BE-2400 and Athlon II X2 270u share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270u — a 14% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. The Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II X2 270u uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2400 scores 1,050 against the Athlon II X2 270u's 1,045 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+15% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,050 | 1,045 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 531 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 550 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II X2 270u uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 versus DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X2 270u — the Athlon II X2 270u supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2400) vs 16 (Athlon II X2 270u) — the Athlon II X2 270u offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2400) and AMD 760G,AMD 880G,AMD 970 (Athlon II X2 270u).
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2400) / AMD-V (Athlon II X2 270u). Primary use case: Athlon II X2 270u targets Office/Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270u rivals Pentium E5700.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Office/Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 270u debuted at $68. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 delivers 210.0 pts/$ vs 104.5 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 270u — making the Athlon X2 BE-2400 the 67.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-12% | $68 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 210.0+101% | 104.5 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2010 |
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