Pentium 3558U vs Athlon X2 BE-2400

CPU

GPU

Pentium 3558U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2014

Athlon X2 BE-2400

2 Cores2 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 3558U

2 / 2

1,041

0.0%

1,050

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Pentium 3558U is positioned at rank 1123 and the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is on rank 855, so the Athlon X2 BE-2400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3558U

#1111

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3522%

#1112

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3471%

#1113

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3186%

#1114

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3172%

#1115

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3143%

#1117

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3035%

#1118

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2910%

#1119

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2905%

#1120

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2827%

#1123

Pentium 3558U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1124

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

99%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

99%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

99%

#1129

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

98%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

98%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

97%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

93%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2400

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17812%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16831%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12221%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3682%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2916%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2551%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1461%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1442%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1313%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1313%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1298%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1263%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1246%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1241%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1229%

#855

Athlon X2 BE-2400

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

100%

#856

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

99%

#857

Core i3-2102

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

99%

#858

Core i5-3475S

MSRP: $249|Avg: $42

99%

#859

Core i7-2600K

MSRP: $317|Avg: $109

99%

#860

Pentium G860

MSRP: $86|Avg: $36

99%

#861

Athlon II X2 245

MSRP: $66|Avg: $15

98%

#862

Core i7-2700K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $45

98%

#864

Core i5-4670K

MSRP: $328|Avg: $200

97%

#865

Core i5-3330S

MSRP: $231|Avg: $30

97%

#866

Celeron G465

MSRP: $70|Avg: $37

97%

#867

Athlon II X4 630

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

96%

#868

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

95%

#869

Core i7-4765T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 3558U (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 3558U	Athlon X2 BE-2400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon X2 BE-2400 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 3558U	Athlon X2 BE-2400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium 3558U Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 BE-2400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 3558U and Athlon X2 BE-2400

Pentium 3558U

The Pentium 3558U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,041 points. Launch price was $161.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium 3558U and Athlon X2 BE-2400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium 3558U versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — a 30% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. The Pentium 3558U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3558U scores 1,041 against the Athlon X2 BE-2400's 1,050 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 3558U vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2400.

Feature	Pentium 3558U	Athlon X2 BE-2400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.3 GHz+35%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Brisbane (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,041	1,050

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 3558U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.