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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Athlon II X2 240 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly slower than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $2,734.44 cheaper!

  • Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 14 years and 5 months newer
  • Available for $2,759.39

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.

Scorehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX ranks 31 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has 22 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has 46 more threads.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has a 50% higher base clock.

TDPhelp

Athlon II X2 240 draws 285W less power.

Pricehelp

Athlon II X2 240 is $2,734.44 cheaper.

AM3
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sTR5
Regor
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Storm Peak
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX. It's 63% faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games, scoring 80/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX than Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
63% 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 Threadripper PRO 7965WX?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 80/100 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 Threadripper PRO 7965WX?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX scores 80/100. 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 Threadripper PRO 7965WX 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 Threadripper PRO 7965WX?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is the stronger pick at 80/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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