Athlon X2 BE-2400 vs Pentium N3510

Athlon X2 BE-2400

2 Cores2 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2007

Pentium N3510

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon X2 BE-2400

2 / 2

1,050

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium N3510

4 / 4

1,040

0.0%

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-2400 is positioned at rank 855 and the Pentium N3510 is on rank 1180, so the Athlon X2 BE-2400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2400

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17812%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16831%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12221%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3682%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2916%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2551%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1461%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1442%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1313%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1313%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1298%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1263%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1246%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1241%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1229%

#855

Athlon X2 BE-2400

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

100%

#856

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

99%

#857

Core i3-2102

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

99%

#858

Core i5-3475S

MSRP: $249|Avg: $42

99%

#859

Core i7-2600K

MSRP: $317|Avg: $109

99%

#860

Pentium G860

MSRP: $86|Avg: $36

99%

#861

Athlon II X2 245

MSRP: $66|Avg: $15

98%

#862

Core i7-2700K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $45

98%

#864

Core i5-4670K

MSRP: $328|Avg: $200

97%

#865

Core i5-3330S

MSRP: $231|Avg: $30

97%

#866

Celeron G465

MSRP: $70|Avg: $37

97%

#867

Athlon II X4 630

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

96%

#868

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

95%

#869

Core i7-4765T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3510

#1168

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4542%

#1169

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4475%

#1170

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4108%

#1171

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4090%

#1172

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4052%

#1174

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3913%

#1175

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3752%

#1176

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3746%

#1177

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3646%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

100%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

97%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

94%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

93%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

91%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

87%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium N3510 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon X2 BE-2400	Pentium N3510
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon X2 BE-2400 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon X2 BE-2400	Pentium N3510
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3151%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon X2 BE-2400 Benchmark Check

Pentium N3510 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 BE-2400 and Pentium N3510

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.

Pentium N3510

The Pentium N3510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,040 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Athlon X2 BE-2400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3510 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 — 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 Pentium N3510 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 BE-2400 scores 1,050 against the Pentium N3510's 1,040 — a 1% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 vs 2 MB on the Pentium N3510.

Feature	Athlon X2 BE-2400	Pentium N3510
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
Base Clock	—	2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Brisbane (2007−2008)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,050	1,040

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium N3510 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon X2 BE-2400	Pentium N3510
Socket	AM2	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon X2 BE-2400 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Pentium N3510 debuted at $161. At current prices ($5 vs $161), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $156 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 delivers 210.0 pts/$ vs 6.5 pts/$ for the Pentium N3510 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2400 the 188.1% better value option.