Athlon II X2 240e

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X2 240e

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon II X2 240e based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,134 Rank: 1768
Rank Name Score Visual
1764 Celeron 1017U 4,138
+0.1%
1765 Core i3-2375M 4,137
+0.1%
1766 Core i3-350M 4,135
+0%
1767 Core 2 Duo T6600 4,134
+0%
1768 Athlon II X2 240e 4,134
1769 A6-4400M 4,133
+-0%
1770 Core 2 Duo T6670 4,133
+-0%
1771 Core 2 Duo T7500 4,133
+-0%
1772 Core i3-2377M 4,129
-0.1%
1773 Core 2 Duo E8400 4,129
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X2 240e based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,299 Rank: 1759
Rank Name Score Visual
1755 A6-5400K 4,299
+0%
1756 Pentium E6300 4,299
+0%
1757 Celeron N2940 4,299
+0%
1758 Pentium 3556U 4,299
+0%
1759 Athlon II X2 240e 4,299
1760 E2-6110 4,299
+0%
1761 Core 2 Duo P9600 4,298
+-0%
1762 A4-6210 4,298
+-0%
1763 Sempron 3850 4,298
+-0%
1764 Celeron 3855U 4,297
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X2 240e based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,024 Rank: 1751
Rank Name Score Visual
1747 A8-7410 4,029
+0.1%
1748 A8-3800 4,028
+0.1%
1749 Celeron 1017U 4,028
+0.1%
1750 A4-3300M 4,026
+0%
1751 Athlon II X2 240e 4,024
1752 Phenom II X2 B53 4,022
+-0%
1753 Core i5-2467M 4,020
-0.1%
1754 Core i3-3227U 4,018
-0.1%
1755 Celeron E3200 4,018
-0.1%
1756 Core i3-350M 4,018
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 240e based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,481 Rank: 1669
Rank Name Score Visual
1665 Core i3-2357M 4,481
+0%
1666 Athlon II X2 215 4,481
+0%
1667 Celeron N2910 4,481
+0%
1668 Celeron 2961Y 4,481
+0%
1669 Athlon II X2 240e 4,481
1670 A4-3300 4,480
+-0%
1671 Celeron E3300 4,480
+-0%
1672 E2-9000e 4,480
+-0%
1673 Celeron N3350 4,479
+-0%
1674 E2-3200 4,479
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 240e based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,462 Rank: 1592
Rank Name Score Visual
1588 Celeron G1610T 4,463
+0%
1589 A4-3420 4,463
+0%
1590 A6-5400K 4,462
+0%
1591 Pentium 4410Y 4,462
+0%
1592 Athlon II X2 240e 4,462
1593 Pentium 3550M 4,461
+-0%
1594 Athlon II X2 215 4,461
+-0%
1595 Pentium E5400 4,461
+-0%
1596 A4-5000 4,461
+-0%
1597 A4-4020 4,461
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 240e based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,464 Rank: 1649
Rank Name Score Visual
1645 A6-9200 4,464
+0%
1646 Atom Z3740 4,464
+0%
1647 Atom Z3740D 4,464
+0%
1648 Celeron 2961Y 4,464
+0%
1649 Athlon II X2 240e 4,464
1650 Athlon II X2 240 4,463
+-0%
1651 Pentium E6500 4,463
+-0%
1652 A4-3300 4,463
+-0%
1653 A6-4400M 4,463
+-0%
1654 A4-4300M 4,463
+-0%

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Athlon II X2 240e Details

Built on AMD's Regor microarchitecture at a 45 nm process node, the Athlon II X2 240e is a two-core desktop processor designed for budget and entry-level systems. Released in October 2009, it represents a product from a bygone era of computing, predating the current generation of high-performance CPUs by over a decade. Despite its age, the Athlon II X2 240e remains relevant in certain low-power or legacy environments due to its low TDP of 45 W and support for Socket AM3, which enabled compatibility with a wide range of motherboards at the time.

The processor operates at a base clock speed of 2.8 GHz, with a locked multiplier limiting overclocking potential. It features 1 MB of L2 cache shared between its two cores and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, enabling improved memory bandwidth for its era. While it lacks integrated graphics in its standard configuration, certain motherboards equipped with compatible chipsets can provide this functionality, offering flexibility in system design.

In terms of performance, the Athlon II X2 240e holds an Overall Score of 4134, ranking #1767 of 2060 in the Passmark benchmark database. Its Singlecore Score is 4024, placing it at #1751, and its Multicore Score is 4299, ranking #1755. These results reflect a processor that, while capable of handling basic computing tasks, falls significantly behind modern CPUs in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. It competes with other low-end AMD processors like the A4-6210 and Intel's Celeron J1900, but is outpaced by nearly every contemporary CPU listed in the top 50.

The Athlon II X2 240e supports a range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, 3DNow!, and AMD-V, which enables hardware virtualization. This makes it suitable for basic virtualization tasks, though its performance is constrained by its dual-core design and older architecture. The processor's primary strengths lie in its power efficiency and backward compatibility, making it a viable option for lightweight applications, office use, or as a replacement in older systems.

As of March 2026, the Athlon II X2 240e is best suited for legacy systems or users requiring a low-cost, low-power solution for non-demanding tasks. Its performance is no longer competitive with modern processors, but it remains a testament to AMD's efforts in delivering affordable computing options during the late 2000s. For users seeking significant performance improvements, upgrading to a modern CPU is strongly recommended.
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AMD Athlon II X2 240e

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X2 240e
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 14x (locked)
Core Name: Regor
Socket: Socket AM3
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 117 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4a AMD-V 3DNow!
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