Athlon II X2 240 vs E1-2500
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly slower than the E1-2500 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 100% higher base clock.
AM3
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FT3Regor
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KabiniDesktop
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MobileNo Integrated Graphics
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Radeon HD 8240 Mobile IGPDDR3
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1333 MHz (DDR3)Not Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or E1-2500?expand_more
The E1-2500. It's 104% faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is E1-2500 than Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
104% 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 E1-2500?expand_more
The E1-2500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the E1-2500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 24/100 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 E1-2500?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100, E1-2500 scores 24/100. 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 E1-2500 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 E1-2500?expand_more
The E1-2500 is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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