Athlon 240GE vs Athlon II X2 240
The Athlon 240GE is slightly slower than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Athlon 240GE has a 25% higher base clock.
AM4
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AM3Zen
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RegorDesktop
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DesktopRadeon Vega 3
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2666 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3Not Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 240GE or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240. It's 9% faster than the Athlon 240GE on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 45/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Athlon II X2 240 than Athlon 240GE?expand_more
9% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon 240GE or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Athlon II X2 240 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon 240GE and Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 240GE scores 45/100, Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon 240GE or Athlon II X2 240 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon 240GE or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240 is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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