Athlon II X2 240 vs Ryzen 9 7900X
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 7900X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $290.05 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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 7900X has a 68% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
AM5Regor
Codenamehelp
RaphaelDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics 128SPDDR3
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Ryzen 9 7900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900X. It's 16% faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games, scoring 57/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7900X than Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
16% 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 Ryzen 9 7900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 7900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 57/100 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 Ryzen 9 7900X?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100, Ryzen 9 7900X scores 57/100. 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 Ryzen 9 7900X 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 Ryzen 9 7900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900X is the stronger pick at 57/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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