Cores
2
Threads
4
Boost
3.5 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming3
Productivity3
Single-core3
Multi-core8
Power efficiency3
Lab scores
Performance score3
Cores2
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)3.5 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p7 fps
1440p5 fps
4K4 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.5 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.5 GHz
- Multiplier
- 35
- L1 cache
- 192 KB
- L2 cache
- 1 MB
- L3 cache
- 4 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 42.671 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 35W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $75
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like it for cheap everyday browsing and office work that sips power. The common complaint is that it struggles with anything more demanding, feeling slow in games or multitasking.
Pros
- Plays older games surprisingly well
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
- Perfect for a budget office PC
- Handles web browsing without stutter
Cons
- Barely handles basic web browsing
- Integrated graphics are very weak
- Not worth upgrading from anything newer
Verdict
Our verdict on the Athlon 240GE
A low-power, dual-core Zen chip for basic office tasks that runs cool but struggles with anything demanding.
Get it if you need a dirt-cheap office PC for basic web browsing and email. Skip it if you plan any gaming or heavy multitasking, as even budget Ryzens crush it.
Buy it if…
- You need a cheap office PC for web browsing and email.
- You're building a basic home server that sips power.
- You want a quiet, low-cost media center for streaming.
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