Athlon II X2 240 vs Atom N455
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly slower than the Atom N455 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 68% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
Intel BGA 559Regor
Codenamehelp
PineviewDesktop
Segmenthelp
MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR3
RAMhelp
DDR2, DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Atom N455?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 Atom N455?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 Atom N455?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 48/100, Atom N455 scores 22/100. 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 N455 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 N455?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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