Athlon X2 BE-2300 vs Athlon II X2 250u

Aggregate performance score

Athlon II X2 250u
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.38
+5.6%
Athlon X2 BE-2300
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 45 Watt
0.36

Athlon II X2 250u outperforms Athlon X2 BE-2300 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon II X2 250u and Athlon X2 BE-2300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30323053
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.440.76
Architecture codenameRegor (2009−2013)Brisbane (2007−2008)
Release date20 October 2009 (15 years ago)October 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$35no data

Detailed specifications

Athlon II X2 250u and Athlon X2 BE-2300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz1.9 GHz
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB512 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size117 mm2126 mm2
Number of transistors410 million154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon II X2 250u and Athlon X2 BE-2300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM3AM2
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt45 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon II X2 250u and Athlon X2 BE-2300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon II X2 250u and Athlon X2 BE-2300.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon II X2 250u 0.38
+5.6%
Athlon X2 BE-2300 0.36

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon II X2 250u 598
+4.9%
Athlon X2 BE-2300 570

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.38 0.36
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 45 Watt

Athlon II X2 250u has a 5.6% higher aggregate performance score, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 80% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Athlon II X2 250u and Athlon X2 BE-2300.


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