Athlon II X2 240 vs Core i5-14500T
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly slower than the Core i5-14500T 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 II X2 240 has a 65% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
LGA1700Regor
Codenamehelp
Raptor Lake-RDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 770DDR3
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Core i5-14500T?expand_more
The Core i5-14500T. It's 8% faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games, scoring 53/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-14500T than Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
8% 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 Core i5-14500T?expand_more
The Core i5-14500T is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-14500T worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 53/100 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 Core i5-14500T?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100, Core i5-14500T scores 53/100. 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 Core i5-14500T 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 Core i5-14500T?expand_more
The Core i5-14500T is the stronger pick at 53/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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