CPU
GPU
Athlon II X2 240
A6-1450
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 Athlon II X2 240 is positioned at rank 852 and the A6-1450 is on rank 929, so the Athlon II X2 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 240
Performance Per Dollar A6-1450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 240 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 240 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X2 240 and A6-1450
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.
A6-1450
The A6-1450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,062 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 240 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-1450 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-1450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X2 240 versus 1.4 GHz on the A6-1450 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 240 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Athlon II X2 240 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-1450 uses Temash (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 240 scores 1,060 against the A6-1450's 1,062 — a 0.2% lead for the A6-1450. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 373 vs 144, a 88.6% lead for the Athlon II X2 240 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 700 vs 450 (43.5% advantage for the Athlon II X2 240). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+100% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+180% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Temash (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,060 | 1,062 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 373+159% | 144 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 700+56% | 450 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 240 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-1450 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. 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: 2 (Athlon II X2 240) vs 1 (A6-1450). PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon II X2 240) vs 8 (A6-1450) — the Athlon II X2 240 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 760G,785G,790GX,880G,890GX (Athlon II X2 240) and SoC (A6-1450).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A6-1450 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8250), while the Athlon II X2 240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 240 targets Desktop, A6-1450 targets Low Power Tablet/Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 240 rivals Pentium E5400; A6-1450 rivals Atom Z3740.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 8250 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Low Power Tablet/Laptop |
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