E-240 vs Athlon 64 2000+
E-240
Athlon 64 2000+
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 E-240 is positioned at rank 1169 and the Athlon 64 2000+ is on rank 1088, so the Athlon 64 2000+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E-240
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E-240 | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E-240 | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 E-240 and Athlon 64 2000+
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.
Athlon 64 2000+
The Athlon 64 2000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the E-240 and Athlon 64 2000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the E-240 versus 1 GHz on the Athlon 64 2000+ — a 40% clock advantage for the E-240. The E-240 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Athlon 64 2000+ uses Lima (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E-240 scores 338 against the Athlon 64 2000+'s 330 — a 2.4% lead for the E-240. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E-240 | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz+50% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 40 nm-38% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 338+2% | 330 |
Memory & Platform
The E-240 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 2000+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E-240 | Athlon 64 2000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
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