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Core 2 Duo E7200
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 Core 2 Duo E7200 is positioned at rank 1040 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 Core 2 Duo E7200
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7200 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7200 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1194%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E7200 and Athlon X2 BE-2350
Core 2 Duo E7200
The Core 2 Duo E7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $249.
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 Core 2 Duo E7200 and Athlon X2 BE-2350 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7200 versus 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2350 — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7200. The Core 2 Duo E7200 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2350 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E7200 scores 1,002 against the Athlon X2 BE-2350's 975 — a 2.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7200 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz+20% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (total)+500% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,002+3% | 975 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 368 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 666 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E7200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon X2 BE-2350 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon X2 BE-2350 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. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo E7200) vs 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2350) — the Core 2 Duo E7200 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: P35,G33,G41,P45 (Core 2 Duo E7200) and AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2350).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7200 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7200) / not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2350). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E7200 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7200 rivals Athlon II X2 245.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7200 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo E7200 launched at $133 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2350 debuted at $90. At current prices ($133 vs $10), the Athlon X2 BE-2350 is $123 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E7200 delivers 7.5 pts/$ vs 97.5 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2350 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2350 the 171.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7200 | Athlon X2 BE-2350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $133 | $90-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $133 | $10-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.5 | 97.5+1200% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2007 |
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