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AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230

Explore AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 601 and a single-thread rating of 0. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

CPU Mark601
1 samples
Single Thread0
Overall rank#5,220
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.6Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 601 and a single-thread rating of 0. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230 is a Desktop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 45 W reference TDP, a 601 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 601 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

The 45 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230 specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 45 W reference TDP, a 601 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 45 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230This CPU601 points
04AMD Sempron 150AMD597 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core BE-230This CPU13.4 Mark/W
03AMD Sempron 150AMD13.3 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

No sub-test data is available yet.

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2010
Socket—
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock1.90 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP45 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Official speed—
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Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.