Athlon II X2 240 vs Atom 330
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly slower than the Atom 330 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 II X2 240 has a 75% higher base clock.
AM3
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Intel BGA 437Regor
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DiamondvilleDesktop
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MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR3
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unknownNot Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Atom 330?expand_more
The Atom 330. It's 88% faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Atom 330 than Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
88% 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 II X2 240 or Atom 330?expand_more
The Atom 330 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Atom 330 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon II X2 240 and Atom 330?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100, Atom 330 scores 26/100. 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 Atom 330 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 Atom 330?expand_more
The Atom 330 is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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