Athlon X2 BE-2300

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon X2 BE-2300

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon X2 BE-2300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,797 Rank: 2016
Rank Name Score Visual
2012 Intel Celeron N3150 3,815
+0.5%
2013 C-60 3,814
+0.4%
2014 Celeron 857 3,809
+0.3%
2015 Celeron N2920 3,801
+0.1%
2016 Athlon X2 BE-2300 3,797
2017 Celeron 2961Y 3,794
-0.1%
2018 Sempron LE-1250 3,794
-0.1%
2019 Athlon 64 3700+ 3,794
-0.1%
2020 Intel Celeron N3060 3,792
-0.1%
2021 A6-1450 3,791
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon X2 BE-2300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,269 Rank: 1853
Rank Name Score Visual
1849 Celeron G460 4,271
+0%
1850 A6-4400M 4,269
+0%
1851 Celeron N2810 4,269
+0%
1852 Phenom X4 9500 4,269
+0%
1853 Athlon X2 BE-2300 4,269
1854 Phenom II X4 945 4,268
+-0%
1855 Core M-5Y51 4,267
+-0%
1856 Pentium T4400 4,267
+-0%
1857 Core 2 Duo P8800 4,266
-0.1%
1858 Atom N2800 4,266
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon X2 BE-2300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,483 Rank: 2020
Rank Name Score Visual
2016 Intel Celeron N3050 3,491
+0.2%
2017 Intel Core i5-430UM 3,489
+0.2%
2018 Athlon 64 3700+ 3,489
+0.2%
2019 Intel Celeron N3150 3,487
+0.1%
2020 Athlon X2 BE-2300 3,483
2021 Atom x5-Z8300 3,480
-0.1%
2022 Intel Core i3-330UM 3,473
-0.3%
2023 Intel Core i5-560UM 3,471
-0.3%
2024 A6-1450 3,466
-0.5%
2025 Celeron 2961Y 3,465
-0.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 BE-2300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 BE-2300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 BE-2300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon X2 BE-2300 Details

With a TDP of 45 W, the AMD Athlon X2 BE-2300 represents a low-power dual-core processor from an era when desktop computing was transitioning toward more efficient designs. Released in October 2007, this CPU is now over 16 years old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. Based on AMD's Brisbane microarchitecture, it features a 65 nm manufacturing process and operates at a base frequency of 1.9 GHz with a 9.5x multiplier. Despite its age, the chip remains notable for its integrated graphics capability, which is supported by certain motherboards with compatible chipsets, though it lacks a dedicated GPU core. The processor supports dual-channel memory and uses the Socket AM2 interface, making it compatible with a limited range of older motherboards.

The Athlon X2 BE-2300 includes 512 KB of L2 cache per core, totaling 1 MB, and supports key instruction sets such as SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and 3DNow!, along with AMD-V for hardware virtualization. It does not support AES-NI or AVX, which limits its performance in modern applications. With a transistor count of 154 million and a die area of 126 mm², the chip reflects the design priorities of its time—efficiency and cost-effectiveness over raw power. The locked multiplier restricts overclocking potential, making it unsuitable for performance enthusiasts.

In benchmark evaluations, the Athlon X2 BE-2300 scores 3797 in overall performance, placing it at #2016 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 3483 ranks it #2020, while its multicore score of 4269 places it at #1850. These results place it behind several contemporary processors such as the Celeron N3150 and Athlon 64 3700+, but ahead of older models like the Sempron LE-1250 and Atom x5-Z8300. Its multicore performance is relatively stronger compared to its single-core performance, indicating that it benefits slightly from multithreaded workloads, though the gap is minimal.

As of March 2026, the Athlon X2 BE-2300 has no practical role in modern computing environments due to its outdated architecture and limited feature set. It may still serve in niche scenarios such as retro computing, educational demonstrations, or embedded systems where compatibility with legacy hardware is essential. For users requiring modern performance, even entry-level current processors far exceed its capabilities. The processor stands as a historical artifact of AMD's early dual-core era, showcasing the evolution of desktop CPUs over the past two decades.
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AMD Athlon X2 BE-2300

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon X2 BE-2300
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 9.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Brisbane
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Die Area: 126 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 AMD-V 3DNow!
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