Athlon II X2 240 vs Xeon E5640
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly faster than the Xeon E5640 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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 5% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
LGA1366Regor
Codenamehelp
Westmere-EPDesktop
Segmenthelp
Server/WorkstationNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR3
RAMhelp
DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Xeon E5640?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240. It's 35% faster than the Xeon E5640 on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Athlon II X2 240 than Xeon E5640?expand_more
35% 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 Xeon E5640?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 49/100 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 Xeon E5640?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100, Xeon E5640 scores 66/100. 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 Xeon E5640 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 Xeon E5640?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240 is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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