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AMD Athlon X4 840

Explore AMD Athlon X4 840 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X4 840 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.1 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3331 and a single-thread rating of 1476. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark3,331
281 samples
Single Thread1,476
Overall rank#3,086
of 6,054
Reference price$124.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.9Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X4 840 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.1 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3331 and a single-thread rating of 1476. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon X4 840 is a Desktop released in 2015. Recorded specifications include up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 3,331 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 3,331 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,476 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

It uses socket FM2. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

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 X4 840 specifications?

The main recorded details are up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 3,331 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon X4 840 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 840?

Start with FM2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Athlon X4 840 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.

01Intel Core i3-4130 @ 3.40GHzIntel3,332 points
02AMD Athlon X4 840This CPU3,331 points
04AMD PRO A8-9600AMD3,315 points
05AMD A10 PRO-7800B APUAMD3,303 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Core i3-4130 @ 3.40GHzIntel1,872 points
03AMD PRO A8-9600AMD1,501 points
04AMD A10 PRO-7800B APUAMD1,498 points
05AMD Athlon X4 840This CPU1,476 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

03AMD Athlon X4 840This CPU51.2 Mark/W
04AMD PRO A8-9600AMD51.0 Mark/W
05AMD A10 PRO-7800B APUAMD50.8 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

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
56,079.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
933.70
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,049.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
13.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,460.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
19,556.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
236.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,290.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2015
SocketFM2
Cores / threads4 / —
Base clock3.10 GHz
Max turbo3.80 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 16 KB
L1D4 x 96 KB
L24 x 2048 KB