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AMD Athlon X4 640

Explore AMD Athlon X4 640 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.4/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X4 640 is a processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2115 and a single-thread rating of 1224. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark2,115
4 samples
Single Thread1,224
Overall rank#3,767
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.4Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X4 640 is a processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2115 and a single-thread rating of 1224. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon X4 640 is a Unknown released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,115 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 2,115 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,224 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 95 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 X4 640 specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,115 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon X4 640 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 X4 640?

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 X4 640 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 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.

01QEMU Virtual version 8.2.0Unknown2,181 points
02Common KVM v2Unknown2,127 points
03AMD Athlon X4 640This CPU2,115 points
05ARM - 6 Core 1800 MHzARM2,039 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Common KVM v2Unknown2,566 points
02QEMU Virtual version 8.2.0Unknown2,251 points
03AMD Athlon X4 640This CPU1,224 points
04ARM - 6 Core 1800 MHzARM993 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Athlon X4 640This CPU22.3 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
1,224.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryUnknown
Release year2010
Socket—
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP95 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 64 KB
L1D4 x 64 KB
L24 x 512 KB