Athlon 64 X2 5600+ vs Athlon II X2 240
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is slightly faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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 64 X2 5600+ has a 4% higher base clock.
AM2
Sockethelp
AM3Brisbane
Codenamehelp
RegorDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphicsunknown
RAMhelp
DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon 64 X2 5600+ and Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 64 X2 5600+ scores 49/100, Athlon II X2 240 scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 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 64 X2 5600+ or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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