Athlon X2 BE-2400 vs Core 2 Duo E8300
Athlon X2 BE-2400
Core 2 Duo E8300
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 Core 2 Duo E8300 is on rank 1060, 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 Core 2 Duo E8300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+304%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 Core 2 Duo E8300
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.
Core 2 Duo E8300
The Core 2 Duo E8300 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 2.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,039 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 BE-2400 and Core 2 Duo E8300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 versus 2.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8300 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8300. The Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8300 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2400 scores 1,050 against the Core 2 Duo E8300's 1,039 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.83 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 6 MB (total)+1100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,050+1% | 1,039 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 345 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 771 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo E8300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 versus DDR3-1333 on the Core 2 Duo E8300 — the Core 2 Duo E8300 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 (Core 2 Duo E8300) — the Core 2 Duo E8300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2400) and P35,P45,G33,G31 (Core 2 Duo E8300).
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| 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) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E8300). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E8300 targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8300 debuted at $163. At current prices ($5 vs $20), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 delivers 210.0 pts/$ vs 52.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8300 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2400 the 120.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 BE-2400 | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-63% | $163 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 210.0+304% | 52.0 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2008 |
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