Core 2 Duo E6300 vs Athlon X2 BE-2400
Core 2 Duo E6300
Athlon X2 BE-2400
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 Core 2 Duo E6300 is positioned at rank 1058 and the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is on rank 855, so the Athlon X2 BE-2400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E6300
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E6300 and Athlon X2 BE-2400
Core 2 Duo E6300
The Core 2 Duo E6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $249.
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
Both the Core 2 Duo E6300 and Athlon X2 BE-2400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6300 versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — a 20.6% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. The Core 2 Duo E6300 uses the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E6300 scores 1,055 against the Athlon X2 BE-2400's 1,050 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo E6300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.3 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Conroe (2006−2007) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,050 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E6300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Core 2 Duo E6300 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — the Core 2 Duo E6300 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo E6300) vs 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2400) — the Core 2 Duo E6300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E6300) and AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2400).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+53200% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core 2 Duo E6300) / not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2400). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 3800+.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo E6300 launched at $163 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 debuted at $60. At current prices ($5 vs $5), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E6300 delivers 211.0 pts/$ vs 210.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — making the Core 2 Duo E6300 the 0.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $163 | $60-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 211.0 | 210.0 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2007 |
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