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AMD Athlon X2 240

Explore AMD Athlon X2 240 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X2 240 is a processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 921 and a single-thread rating of 1017. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark921
21 samples
Single Thread1,017
Overall rank#4,806
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.6Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X2 240 is a processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 921 and a single-thread rating of 1017. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon X2 240 is a Unknown released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 921 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 921 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,017 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. 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 65 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 X2 240 specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 921 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon X2 240 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 X2 240?

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 X2 240 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 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.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Athlon X2 255AMD938 points
02AMD Athlon X2 240This CPU921 points
03Athlon 64 Dual Core 5400+Unknown913 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon X2 255AMD1,095 points
02AMD Athlon X2 240This CPU1,017 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Athlon X2 255AMD14.4 Mark/W
02AMD Athlon X2 240This CPU14.2 Mark/W
03Athlon 64 Dual Core 5400+Unknown10.3 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

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
1,017.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryUnknown
Release year2009
Socket—
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP65 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 64 KB
L1D2 x 64 KB
L22 x 1024 KB