Celeron G440 vs Athlon X2 BE-2400
Celeron G440
Athlon X2 BE-2400
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 Celeron G440 is positioned at rank 625 and the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is on rank 855, so the Celeron G440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G440
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G440 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G440 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Counter-Strike 2
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Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G440 and Athlon X2 BE-2400
Celeron G440
The Celeron G440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,035 points. Launch price was $45.
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.
Processing Power
The Celeron G440 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon X2 BE-2400 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron G440 versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. The Celeron G440 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G440 scores 1,035 against the Athlon X2 BE-2400's 1,050 — a 1.4% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron G440 vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2400.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,035 | 1,050+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G440 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G440 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — the Celeron G440 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G440 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G440) vs 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2400) — the Celeron G440 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G440) and AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2400).
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G440) / not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2400). The Celeron G440 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G440 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G440 launched at $37 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 debuted at $60. At current prices ($5 vs $5), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G440 delivers 207.0 pts/$ vs 210.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2400 the 1.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37-38% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 207.0 | 210.0+1% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2007 |
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