CPU
GPU
A6-9220e
Athlon II X2 240
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A6-9220e is positioned at rank 930 and the Athlon II X2 240 is on rank 852, so the Athlon II X2 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220e
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 240
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9220e | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9220e | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A6-9220e and Athlon II X2 240
A6-9220e
The A6-9220e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,056 points. Launch price was $70.
Athlon II X2 240
The Athlon II X2 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 July 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,060 points. Launch price was $35.
Processing Power
Both the A6-9220e and Athlon II X2 240 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-9220e versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X2 240 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 240 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A6-9220e uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II X2 240 uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9220e scores 1,056 against the Athlon II X2 240's 1,060 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X2 240.
| Feature | A6-9220e | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,056 | 1,060 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 373 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 700 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9220e uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X2 240 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A6-9220e versus DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II X2 240 — the A6-9220e supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X2 240 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6-9220e) vs 2 (Athlon II X2 240). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9220e) vs 16 (Athlon II X2 240) — the Athlon II X2 240 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220e) and 760G,785G,790GX,880G,890GX (Athlon II X2 240).
| Feature | A6-9220e | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9220e) / AMD-V (Athlon II X2 240). The A6-9220e includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Athlon II X2 240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 240 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 240 rivals Pentium E5400.
| Feature | A6-9220e | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R4 | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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