Athlon II X2 240 vs FX-6300
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $15.70 cheaper!
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.
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or FX-6300?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240. It's 6% faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 47/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Athlon II X2 240 than FX-6300?expand_more
6% 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 FX-6300?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Athlon II X2 240 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 50/100 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 FX-6300?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 50/100, FX-6300 scores 47/100. 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 FX-6300 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 FX-6300?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240 is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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