Celeron T3000 vs Athlon X2 BE-2350
Celeron T3000
Athlon X2 BE-2350
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 T3000 is positioned at rank 1188 and the Athlon X2 BE-2350 is on rank 984, so the Athlon X2 BE-2350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3000
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T3000 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T3000 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+482%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Celeron T3000 and Athlon X2 BE-2350
Celeron T3000
The Celeron T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon X2 BE-2350
The Athlon X2 BE-2350 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: 2.1 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: 975 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron T3000 and Athlon X2 BE-2350 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon X2 BE-2350 is built on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3000 scores 905 against the Athlon X2 BE-2350's 975 — a 7.4% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2350. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T3000 vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2350.
| Feature | Celeron T3000 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 905 | 975+8% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T3000 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2350 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron T3000 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T3000 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2350 debuted at $90. At current prices ($54 vs $10), the Athlon X2 BE-2350 is $44 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3000 delivers 16.8 pts/$ vs 97.5 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2350 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2350 the 141.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T3000 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $90-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $54 | $10-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.8 | 97.5+480% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2007 |
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