Athlon X2 BE-2350 vs Athlon 64 4000+
Aggregate performance score
Athlon X2 BE-2350 outperforms Athlon 64 4000+ by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Athlon 64 4000+ and Athlon X2 BE-2350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3208 | 3038 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 0.22 | 0.78 |
| Architecture codename | San Diego (2001−2005) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| Release date | January 2001 (23 years ago) | October 2007 (17 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $160 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Athlon 64 4000+ and Athlon X2 BE-2350 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 cores | 1 (Single-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 1 | 2 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.6 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 512K | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 130 nm | 65 nm |
| Die size | 230 mm2 | 126 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 233 million | 154 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Athlon 64 4000+ and Athlon X2 BE-2350 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 939 | AM2 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 89 Watt | 45 Watt |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.21 | 0.37 |
| Physical cores | 1 | 2 |
| Threads | 1 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 130 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 89 Watt | 45 Watt |
Athlon X2 BE-2350 has a 76.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 97.8% lower power consumption.
The Athlon X2 BE-2350 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 4000+ in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 4000+ and Athlon X2 BE-2350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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