E-350 vs Athlon X2 BE-2400
E-350
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 E-350 is positioned at rank 854 and the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is on rank 855, so the E-350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E-350
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E-350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E-350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+200%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 E-350 and Athlon X2 BE-2400
E-350
The E-350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $69.
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 E-350 and Athlon X2 BE-2400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the E-350 versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. The E-350 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E-350 scores 1,049 against the Athlon X2 BE-2400's 1,050 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E-350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 40 nm-38% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,049 | 1,050 |
Memory & Platform
The E-350 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E-350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | 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 E-350 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 debuted at $60. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E-350 delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 210.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2400 the 100.1% better value option.
| Feature | E-350 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-17% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.9 | 210.0+200% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2007 |
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