Celeron T3100 vs Athlon X2 BE-2300
Celeron T3100
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 T3100 is positioned at rank 970 and the Athlon X2 BE-2300 is on rank 1011, so the Celeron T3100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3100
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T3100 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($62) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T3100 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($62) | ⚠️ 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 T3100 and Athlon X2 BE-2300
Celeron T3100
The Celeron T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 945 points. Launch price was $69.
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
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 is built on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3100 scores 945 against the Athlon X2 BE-2300's 905 — a 4.3% lead for the Celeron T3100. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T3100 vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2300.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 945+4% | 905 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T3100 uses the PGA478 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 DDR3-800 on the Celeron T3100 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 — the Celeron T3100 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X2 BE-2300 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron T3100) and AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2300).
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Celeron T3100) / not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2300). Primary use case: Celeron T3100 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T3100 launched at $62 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 debuted at $100. At current prices ($62 vs $80), the Celeron T3100 is $18 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3100 delivers 15.2 pts/$ vs 11.3 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2300 — making the Celeron T3100 the 29.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62-38% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $62-23% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.2+35% | 11.3 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2007 |
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