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Athlon XP 2700+ vs E-240

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon XP 2700+

1 Cores1 Thrd68 WWMax: 2.17 GHz2002
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AMD

E-240

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2011
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Athlon XP 2700+ vs E-240 Performance Spectrum

Athlon XP 2700+
1 / 1
360
+6.5%
brand logoAthlon XP 1600+
brand logoAthlon XP 1900+
brand logoAthlon XP 2200+
brand logoAthlon XP 2500+
brand logoRyzen 5 PRO 5655G
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X
E-240
1 / 1
338
0.0%
brand logoAthlon XP 1500+
brand logoAthlon XP 1800+
brand logoAthlon XP 2000+
brand logoAthlon XP 2200+
brand logoRyzen 5 5600G
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X

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.

Athlon XP 2700+ vs E-240: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon XP 2700+

2002

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +12.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅Draws 68W instead of 512W, a 444W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Launch MSRP is still $349 MSRP, while E-240 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

E-240

2011

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon XP 2700+ across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ❌Lower PassMark (338 vs 360).
    • ❌652.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 68W.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Athlon XP 2700+ better than E-240?
    Yes. Athlon XP 2700+ is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 12.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 6.5% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Athlon XP 2700+ is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 12.5% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon XP 2700+ is the stronger fit. You are getting 6.5% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Athlon XP 2700+ is the better buy right now. Athlon XP 2700+ comes in at an unclear MSRP at $349 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 12.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (1.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    E-240 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2002). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

    Athlon XP 2700+ vs E-240 Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    AMD

    Athlon XP 2700+

    The Athlon XP 2700+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2002 (23 years ago). It is based on the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.17 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 360 points. Launch price was $85.

    AMD

    E-240

    The E-240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 338 points. Launch price was $69.

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    Processing Power

    Both the Athlon XP 2700+ and E-240 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 2700+ versus 1.5 GHz on the E-240 — a 36.5% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2700+. The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the Thoroughbred (2001−2002) architecture (130 nm), while the E-240 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2700+ scores 360 against the E-240's 338 — a 6.3% lead for the Athlon XP 2700+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2700+E-240
    Cores / Threads
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
    Boost Clock
    2.17 GHz+45%
    1.5 GHz
    L3 Cache
    0 kB
    0 kB
    L2 Cache
    256 kB
    512 kB+100%
    Process
    130 nm
    40 nm-69%
    Architecture
    Thoroughbred (2001−2002)
    Zacate (2011−2013)
    PassMark
    360+7%
    338
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    Memory & Platform

    The Athlon XP 2700+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E-240 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

    FeatureAthlon XP 2700+E-240
    Socket
    A
    FT1
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 1.1
    PCIe 2.0+82%
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR-333
    —
    Max RAM Capacity
    4 GB
    —
    RAM Channels
    1
    —
    ECC Support
    Yes
    —
    PCIe Lanes
    0
    —