E-240 vs Pentium 4 2.40

E-240

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2011

Pentium 4 2.40

1 Cores1 Thrd110 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E-240

1 / 1

338

+4.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium 4 2.40

1 / 1

325

0.0%

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 Pentium 4 2.40 is on rank 1108, so the Pentium 4 2.40 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar E-240

#1157

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4340%

#1158

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4277%

#1159

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3926%

#1160

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3908%

#1161

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3872%

#1163

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3740%

#1164

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3586%

#1165

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3580%

#1166

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3484%

#1169

E-240

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

99%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

97%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

96%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

95%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4 2.40

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

185545%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

175321%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

127298%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

38349%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

30377%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

26574%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

15220%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

15021%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

13677%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

13676%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

13523%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

13158%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

12974%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

12922%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

12805%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

100%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

94%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

88%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

86%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

83%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

75%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

74%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

74%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

74%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

73%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

72%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

70%

#1120

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

70%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

69%

#1122

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

67%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

65%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E-240 (2011) utilizes 40 nm technology and **DDR3 Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	E-240	Pentium 4 2.40
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($193)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 4 2.40 (2004) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	E-240	Pentium 4 2.40
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($193)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

E-240 Benchmark Check

Pentium 4 2.40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E-240 and Pentium 4 2.40

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.

Pentium 4 2.40

The Pentium 4 2.40 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the E-240 and Pentium 4 2.40 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the E-240 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.40 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.40. The E-240 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Pentium 4 2.40 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the E-240 scores 338 against the Pentium 4 2.40's 325 — a 3.9% lead for the E-240. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	E-240	Pentium 4 2.40
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	2.4 GHz+60%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	40 nm-56%	90 nm
Architecture	Zacate (2011−2013)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	338+4%	325