Athlon II X2 240 vs Pentium 987
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly slower than the Pentium 987 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 87% higher base clock.
AM3
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Intel BGA 1023Regor
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Sandy BridgeDesktop
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MobileNo Integrated Graphics
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Intel HD (Sandy Bridge)DDR3
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DDR3Not Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Pentium 987?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 Pentium 987?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 Pentium 987?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100, Pentium 987 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 Pentium 987 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 Pentium 987?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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