AMD Athlon 240GE
About processor
The AMD Athlon 240GE processor is a solid entry-level CPU option for budget-conscious desktop users. With a 14nm technology, 2 cores, and 4 threads, this processor offers decent performance for day-to-day computing tasks.
The integrated Radeon™ Vega 3 Graphics provide an added bonus for casual gaming and multimedia consumption. The 4MB L3 cache helps with faster data access, while the 35W TDP ensures energy efficiency and lower power consumption.
In terms of performance, the AMD Athlon 240GE holds its own for its price range. The Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 1074 and Multi Core score of 2232 indicate that it can handle multitasking and light productivity workloads effectively.
One downside of this processor is its limited overclocking capabilities, which may not be ideal for users looking to push the performance envelope. Additionally, for more demanding tasks such as gaming or content creation, users may want to consider a higher-end processor.
Overall, the AMD Athlon 240GE is a reliable and cost-effective choice for entry-level desktop users who prioritize value and energy efficiency in a processor.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
December 2018
Code Name
Zen
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.5GHz
L1 Cache
192KB
L2 Cache
1MB
L3 Cache
4MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AM4
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14nm
TDP
35W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
95°C
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe® 3.0
Memory Specifications
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
Up to 2667MT/s
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Radeon™ Vega 3 Graphics
Graphics Frequency
?
Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1000 MHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1074
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
2232
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
735
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1499
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1968
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
4534
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core