Athlon II X2 240 vs Core Ultra 9 275HX
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 9 275HX 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 4% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
Intel BGA 2114Regor
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-HXDesktop
Segmenthelp
MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Graphics 4 Xe LPGDDR3
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Core Ultra 9 275HX?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 275HX. It's 14% faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games, scoring 44/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 275HX than Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
14% 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 Ultra 9 275HX?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 275HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 275HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 44/100 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 Ultra 9 275HX?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 50/100, Core Ultra 9 275HX scores 44/100. 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 Ultra 9 275HX 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 Ultra 9 275HX?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 275HX is the stronger pick at 44/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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