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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$170
  • PassMark benchmark result: 22889
  • N. of physical cores: 6
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.0 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 240 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.2

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%

6.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.1

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%

5.0

Performance

18.0%

7.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

8.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.6

Platform

1.0%

9.4

Integrated Graphics

Good
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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

  • 5.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.9

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.8

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.1

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop APU based on the 14nm Zen architecture, featuring a 3.6 GHz base clock and a 3.9 GHz boost frequency. Its standout characteristic is the integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, which includes 11 compute units clocked at up to 1250 MHz, offering a cost-effective solution for budget 1080p gaming without a discrete GPU. Main pros include its fully unlocked multiplier for overclocking, compatibility with the long-standing AM4 socket, and included Wraith Stealth cooler. However, it is limited by only 4MB of L3 cache, a reduced PCIe 3.0 lane count (x8 instead of x16) for dedicated graphics, and a heavy dependence on high-speed dual-channel DDR4 memory to achieve its full graphical potential.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 240

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

6.1
AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a technical score of 6.15 points, which is higher than that of 66.6% 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 Ryzen 5 240 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%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

7.3
AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 79.4% 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

mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 240 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
laptop
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

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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 500 Series
AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports AMD 300 Series, AMD 400 Series, AMD 500 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 71.8% of processors and equal to that of 2% 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 Ryzen 5 240 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+

6
AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% 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+

12
AMD Ryzen 5 240 offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55.1% of processors and equal to 14.1% 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 Ryzen 5 240 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

5.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 240 reaches a boost clock of 5.0 GHz which is higher than that of 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% of processors.
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

6 x 4.3 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a base clock of 6x4.3 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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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

4 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% 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

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 240 is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% 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

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 240 has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% 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

6 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 240 has an L2 cache of 6 MB which is larger than that of 67% of processors and equal to that of 4% 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

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 5 240 has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% 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

DDR5
AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% 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

7,500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports memory speeds up to 7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.3% of processors and equal to 3.7% 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

5,600 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to 5600 MHz, which is higher than that of 80.1% of processors and equal to 0.1% 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

256 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.4% of processors and equal to 8.3% 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

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AMD Ryzen 5 240 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
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 760M
AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Radeon 760M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 94.5% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% 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

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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

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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), AV1 (HW decode/encode)
AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 90.7% of processors and equal to 3.4% 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

45 W
AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% 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

45 W
AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% 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

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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

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35-54 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs the average processor

  • 48.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,684 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 Ryzen 5 240 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,684 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,684 vs 2,483
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point 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 Ryzen 5 240 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    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

    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    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

    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    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

    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.7500 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a lower process node than the average processor (4 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 Ryzen 5 240 has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.4 nm vs 12 nm
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 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 Ryzen 5 240 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 2.17x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (22,889 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 Ryzen 5 240 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (22,889 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.22,889 vs 10,532.5
  • 5 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a newer release date than the average processor (2,025 vs 2,020).
  • 48.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,684 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2.17x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (22,889 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 15 higher clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (43 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 5.05x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has more transistors than the average processor (25 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2.4x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 760M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 29.6% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,036 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 32.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,239 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 29.6% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,036 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,036 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,036 vs 1,471
  • 32.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,239 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,239 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.3,239 vs 4,793
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 240?

  • High energy efficiency due to modern 4nm manufacturing process
  • Strong single-core performance with boost speeds up to 5 GHz
  • Excellent multitasking capabilities with 6 cores and 12 threads
  • Support for modern standards including DDR5-5600 and PCIe 4.0
  • Features Ryzen AI with an integrated NPU (16 TOPS) for machine learning tasks
  • Includes capable Radeon 760M integrated graphics for light gaming and 4K media
  • Low power consumption (typical 45W TDP) ideal for thin-and-light laptops

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 240?

  • Locked multiplier prevents traditional manual overclocking
  • Integrated graphics (Radeon 760M) are insufficient for high-end AAA gaming
  • Performance is highly dependent on the laptop's specific cooling solution
  • Lacks support for Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory
  • Requires high-speed DDR5/LPDDR5x RAM to reach full performance potential

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03/01/2019
Mini Test: Ryzen 5 2400G APU vs. Competition in QHD and 4K in BioShock

The review from Tom's Hardware evaluates the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G's Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, testing BioShock Infinite (Remastered) at QHD and 4K resolutions to determine the limits of integrated silicon. While the APU offers capable performance for 720p/1080p gaming, high-resolution gaming reveals significant bottlenecks due to its reliance on system memory. Tom’s HardwareThe 2400G...Read more

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20/02/2018
Ryzen 5 2400G Review: Delidding and Liquid Metal Thermal Paste

This Tom's Hardware review analyzes delidding the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G to replace the stock thermal paste with liquid metal, targeting the manufacturer's use of paste instead of solder in Raven Ridge APUs. While applying Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut yielded lower internal temperatures, it resulted in negligible overclocking improvements (roughly 75 MHz) and minimal performance gains,...Read more

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25/01/2018
First reviews of the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G", "Early benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, evaluated by HardwareCooking, offers a budget-friendly, all-in-one solution combining a 4-core, 8-thread CPU with Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics on the 14nm "Raven Ridge" architecture. It features a 3.6 GHz base clock (3.9 GHz boost) and outperforms competitors like the Core i5-8400 in multi-threaded tasks, though it is limited by 4MB L3 cache and reduced PCIe...Read more

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forum.lesnumeriques.com
14/02/2018
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G CPU Review

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G serves as a capable budget APU, combining a 4-core, 8-thread Zen CPU with Vega 11 graphics to offer playable 1080p gaming without a dedicated graphics card. Key advantages include significantly better integrated performance compared to Intel’s UHD 630 graphics and reduced inter-core latency, making it ideal for budget or small-form-factor builds. However,...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
12/02/2018
Review • AMD Ryzen R3 2200G / R5 2400G

The Comptoir-Hardware review of the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G and Ryzen 5 2400G (Raven Ridge) highlights these APUs as a significant leap for integrated graphics, utilizing a 4 CCX structure on a single die to reduce latency, despite a lower 4MB L3 cache. The Vega 8 and Vega 11 graphics deliver class-leading performance, making them capable of 1080p eSports gaming, while the unlocked nature...Read more

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technologyinsider.nl
29/03/2026
TechnologyInsider: Home Note on Search Results

The Jabra Evolve3 85 is a high-end, professional-grade headset designed for intensive office and personal use, featuring advanced noise-cancellation and a refined, comfortable design as key pros. While it excels in AI integration and build quality, its complexity and premium price point constitute potential cons for users seeking simplicity or lower-cost alternatives. The headset...Read more

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tweakers.net
29/03/2026
Comparing AMD processors - Tweakers

In 2026, AMD’s Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000X3D series maintains market leadership by advancing 3D V-Cache technology to eliminate the frequency sacrifices found in previous generations. The mature AM5 platform delivers robust performance supporting high-speed DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, cementing the platform's longevity. Key strengths include superior gaming performance with substantial...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
24/02/2026
The AMD Ryzen 5 processor we tested follows the AI trend: the CPU without an NPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 215, featured in the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2, is a Zen 4 "Hawk Point Refresh" processor notable for lacking a dedicated NPU. While featuring six cores and reaching 4.7 GHz, this 200-series chip omits AI hardware to serve as a cost-effective, strictly utilitarian option for office productivity. Performance is solid for general business tasks, providing a...Read more

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