CPU
GPU
Pentium N3510
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 Pentium N3510 is positioned at rank 1180 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 Pentium N3510
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3151%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ 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 Pentium N3510 and Athlon X2 BE-2400
Pentium N3510
The Pentium N3510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,040 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.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3510 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — a 14% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. The Pentium N3510 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3510 scores 1,040 against the Athlon X2 BE-2400's 1,050 — a 1% lead for the Athlon X2 BE-2400. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium N3510 vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2400.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,040 | 1,050 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3510 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | 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 Pentium N3510 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 debuted at $60. At current prices ($161 vs $5), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $156 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N3510 delivers 6.5 pts/$ vs 210.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2400 the 188.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161 | $60-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161 | $5-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 210.0+3131% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2007 |
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