Athlon II X2 240 vs Athlon X4 840
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly faster than the Athlon X4 840 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 X4 840 has a 11% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
FM2+Regor
Codenamehelp
KaveriDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR3
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR3)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Athlon X4 840?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 II X2 240 or Athlon X4 840?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 II X2 240 and Athlon X4 840?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 47/100, Athlon X4 840 scores 45/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon II X2 240 or Athlon X4 840 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 II X2 240 or Athlon X4 840?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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