Celeron B830 vs Athlon X2 BE-2300
Celeron B830
Athlon X2 BE-2300
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 Celeron B830 is positioned at rank 869 and the Athlon X2 BE-2300 is on rank 1011, so the Celeron B830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B830
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B830 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B830 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 Celeron B830 and Athlon X2 BE-2300
Celeron B830
The Celeron B830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 815 points. Launch price was $86.
Athlon X2 BE-2300
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 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: 1.9 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: 905 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron B830 and Athlon X2 BE-2300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B830 versus 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2300. The Celeron B830 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B830 scores 815 against the Athlon X2 BE-2300's 905 — a 10.5% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2300. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B830 vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2300.
| Feature | Celeron B830 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.9 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 815 | 905+11% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B830 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B830 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 — the Celeron B830 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: 16 (Celeron B830) vs 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2300) — the Celeron B830 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B830) and AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2300).
| Feature | Celeron B830 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B830) / not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2300). The Celeron B830 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B830 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B830 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B830 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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