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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£70
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • PassMark benchmark result: 4566
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

AMD Athlon 240GE review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.1

Performance

18.0%

4.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

7.1

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.9

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.6

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Athlon 240GE is an entry-level processor released in early 2019, featuring a dual-core, four-thread design based on the 14nm Zen architecture. It operates at a fixed base clock of 3.5 GHz with no official boost frequency and has a low 35W TDP, making it highly power-efficient for basic home or office PCs. The chip includes integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics with three compute units running at 1000 MHz, providing capable performance for 720p gaming and smooth 4K video playback. Key advantages include its extreme affordability, support for the versatile AM4 socket, and unofficial overclocking capabilities on many motherboards that can push speeds toward 3.9 GHz. However, its primary drawbacks are the lack of official overclocking support, a hardware-locked memory speed limit of 2667 MHz, and limited PCIe 3.0 lanes (x8), which can bottleneck high-end dedicated GPUs.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon 240GE

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.6
AMD Athlon 240GE has a technical score of 4.57 points, which is lower than that of 64.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Athlon 240GE has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.6

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.2
AMD Athlon 240GE has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 56.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
AMD Athlon 240GE belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

AM4
AMD Athlon 240GE uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.3% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

AMD 300 series, AMD 400 series
AMD Athlon 240GE supports AMD 300 series, AMD 400 series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 69.4% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Athlon 240GE uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
AMD Athlon 240GE has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
AMD Athlon 240GE offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Athlon 240GE offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 3.5 GHz
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
AMD Athlon 240GE uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 14 nm
AMD Athlon 240GE is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
AMD Athlon 240GE has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
AMD Athlon 240GE has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

192 KB
AMD Athlon 240GE has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Athlon 240GE supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,667 MHz
AMD Athlon 240GE supports memory speeds up to 2667 MHz, which is lower than that of 53.7% of processors and equal to 1.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2667 MHz
AMD Athlon 240GE supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2667 MHz, which is lower than that of 54.6% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Athlon 240GE supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Athlon 240GE includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon Vega 3
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 3
AMD Athlon 240GE uses the Radeon Vega 3 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 66.5% of processors and equal to that in 1.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

3
AMD Athlon 240GE has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 93% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

1,000 MHz
AMD Athlon 240GE has an integrated GPU clock of 1000 MHz which is higher than that of 98.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Athlon 240GE supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD Athlon 240GE has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD Athlon 240GE has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

N/A
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
AMD Athlon 240GE does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Athlon 240GE vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Athlon 240GE includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Athlon 240GE includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Athlon 240GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Athlon 240GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Athlon 240GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Athlon 240GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
  • 2.86x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,000 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
    When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=350 MHz

    AMD Athlon 240GE has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,000 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.1000 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Athlon 240GE has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Athlon 240GE has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 3.57x cheaper
    AMD Athlon 240GE is cheaper than the average processor (£70 vs £250).
    AMD Athlon 240GE is cheaper than the average processor (£70 vs £250).£70 vs £250
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Athlon 240GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Athlon 240GE has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Athlon 240GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2.86x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,000 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Athlon 240GE includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Overall
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 2 year/s older release date
    AMD Athlon 240GE has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
    December 2018
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Athlon 240GE supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 20.9% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,965 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 20% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (387 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 56.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,566 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No Turbo Boost
    AMD Athlon 240GE does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Athlon 240GE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 17.9% larger die size
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a higher die size than the average processor (209.8 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Athlon 240GE supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Athlon 240GE does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 20.9% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,965 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,965 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,965 vs 2,483
  • 20% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (387 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (387 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.387 vs 484
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Athlon 240GE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Athlon 240GE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 56.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,566 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Athlon 240GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,566 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,566 vs 10,532.5
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Athlon 240GE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Athlon 240GE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.8 vs 16
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Athlon 240GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Athlon 240GE?

  • Highly affordable price point for budget PC builds
  • Extremely low power consumption with a 35W TDP
  • Capable of handling eSports titles (CS:GO, Fortnite) on integrated Vega 3 graphics
  • Includes a functional bundled thermal solution (stock cooler)
  • Unofficial overclocking support on certain motherboards can boost performance to nearly 4.0 GHz
  • Uses the versatile AM4 socket, allowing for future CPU upgrades without a motherboard swap

What customers dislike about AMD Athlon 240GE?

  • Poor value compared to the Athlon 200GE, which offers nearly identical performance for less money
  • Weak single-threaded performance compared to contemporary Intel Pentium processors
  • Only 2 physical cores can struggle with modern multi-threaded applications and heavy multitasking
  • Integrated Vega 3 graphics are insufficient for modern, graphically intensive AAA games
  • Officially has a locked multiplier, making overclocking dependent on specific motherboard BIOS 'exploits'
  • Lacks a significant performance boost over lower-tier models in the same lineup

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25/02/2019
AMD Athlon 240GE and 220GE Review: Retaking the Low Ground

The Tom's Hardware review of the 35W AMD Athlon 240GE and 220GE processors identifies them as highly competitive, budget-friendly options, featuring increased base clock speeds (3.4-3.5 GHz) over the 200GE while utilizing the same Zen architecture and Vega 3 graphics. While officially locked, these chips can be overclocked to a stable 3.9 GHz using stock coolers, enhancing their...Read more

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computerbase.de
29/01/2019
AMD Athlon 200GE, 220GE, 240GE Review

The ComputerBase review evaluates AMD’s entry-level Athlon 200GE, 220GE, and 240GE processors (3.2–3.5 GHz), which leverage Zen architecture and Radeon Vega 3 graphics for budget-conscious users and basic office tasks. While offering limited performance compared to high-end chips, they provide adequate power for light desktop work, web browsing, and low-setting eSports gaming....Read more

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chip.de
15/04/2019
AMD Athlon 240GE Review

The AMD Athlon 240GE is a top-tier, 60-Euro budget processor featuring two cores, four threads, and a 3.5 GHz frequency, delivering excellent value for office work and everyday computing, often outpacing Intel Pentium alternatives. It features integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics at 1,000 MHz, providing capable multimedia performance and light gaming without a dedicated card, all...Read more

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modding.fr
19/11/2019
[TEST] AMD Athlon 3000G (Includes comparison/benchmarks with Athlon 240GE)

The AMD Athlon 3000G is a 14nm "Zen+" 2-core/4-thread, 3.5 GHz processor designed for entry-level, budget-conscious PC builds, offering integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics and a fully unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Key advantages include its high energy efficiency (approx. 20W idle/60W load), low cost, and the ability to easily overclock the CPU and GPU to boost performance....Read more

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cowcotland.com
16/07/2019
Gaming with AMD Athlon 2x0GE processors in a 400-euro PC: Is it possible?

This Cowcotland review examines building a ~€400 gaming PC using AMD Athlon 2x0GE processors (200GE, 220GE, 240GE), which are budget-friendly, dual-core/four-thread APUs with Radeon Vega 3 graphics on the AM4 socket. These processors offer great value with a 35W TDP for cool, quiet operation, and they provide a clear upgrade path for future Ryzen CPU adoption. While offering strong...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
11/04/2019
Review • AMD Athlon 220/240GE

The AMD Athlon 220GE and 240GE are entry-level, dual-core/four-thread processors featuring integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, designed as 35W TDP solutions for budget-oriented AM4 systems. These chips offer slight, 200–300 MHz clock speed improvements over the 200GE, with some motherboard BIOS versions allowing for manual overclocking to roughly 3.8–3.9 GHz. Pros include excellent...Read more

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hardwarecooking.fr
05/03/2019
AMD Athlon 240GE Processor Review - HardwareCooking

The AMD Athlon 240GE is a 35W, 14nm dual-core processor aimed at office tasks, featuring integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics capable of 4K video playback. Performance is responsive for daily use and energy-efficient, with the 3.5 GHz chip running cool and allowing for manual overclocking on certain motherboards to 3.9 GHz. However, the 240GE faces a con regarding its value, as it...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/02/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Athlon 240GE (Single-Thread)

The CPU-Z validation for the Intel Core i9-14900K confirms the flagship 24-core (8 E) configuration of the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, achieving frequencies up to 6.0 GHz. Pros include market-leading single-core performance for gaming and high multi-threaded output for rendering. However, the processor faces cons regarding excessive 300W+ power draw and thermal limits. It is...Read more

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hardwarecooking.fr
05/03/2019
AMD Athlon 240GE Processor Review: Benchmarks & Verdict

The AMD Athlon 240GE is a budget-friendly 14nm "Zen" dual-core processor with 4 threads and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, designed for office work and light multimedia, according to HardwareCooking. Key advantages include its 35W TDP for cool, efficient operation and the AM4 platform providing an easy upgrade path to Ryzen, while performance excels in basic tasks. However,...Read more

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tomshw.it
01/03/2019
AMD Athlon 240GE Review

The AMD Athlon 240GE is an entry-level, 35W TDP APU featuring two "Zen" cores, four threads, and Radeon Vega 3 graphics, offering a quiet, compact solution suitable for basic office tasks and 720p gaming. Its main advantages include AM4 socket compatibility for future upgrades and the ability to overclock, while limitations include only eight PCIe lanes for discrete GPUs. However,...Read more

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tomshw.it
12/12/2018
AMD Athlon 200GE Review

The AMD Athlon 200GE is an ultra-budget, 35W dual-core processor featuring "Zen" architecture and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, marking AMD's entry-level competition against Intel. While officially locked, certain BIOS updates allow for overclocking, enhancing its appeal for budget, AM4-based systems. The processor is ideal for daily office tasks and 4K media, with the Vega 3...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
01/07/2026
AMD Athlon 240GE CPU specifications | Hardware Upgrade

The AMD Athlon 240GE is a budget 35W TDP processor based on the "Zen" architecture, featuring 2 cores, 4 threads, and a 3.5 GHz clock speed, making it suitable for basic office tasks and energy-efficient, compact builds. Its integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics offer good performance for light, low-resolution eSports gaming, effectively challenging Intel's Pentium lineup on value,...Read more

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ct.nl
11/03/2020
AMD Athlon 3000G: Ideal for Office Applications (Includes Athlon 240GE Benchmarks)

The AMD Athlon 3000G is an entry-level, 14nm "Zen" dual-core processor with four threads, offering 3.5 GHz speeds and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, aiming at budget office and HTPC use. Its 35W TDP allows for efficient, quiet operation, and the chip is fully unlocked for overclocking. Pros include excellent value-for-money at roughly £40–£50 for basic tasks and light gaming,...Read more

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hardware.info
29/06/2026
These are the best processors before Ryzen 3: 44 CPUs on the test bench

The Hardware Info review highlights the 2019 mid-range CPU battle between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Core i5-9400F, favoring the Ryzen 5 3600 for overall performance due to its 6-core/12-thread design. The Ryzen 5 3600 offers superior multi-threaded productivity performance (up to 50% faster) and better platform longevity (AM4), though it is more expensive and consumes more...Read more

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