AMD Athlon II X2 240
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 2.8 - 2.8 GHz
Socket: AM3
TDP: 65W
Price: $22.02 from Amazon
AMD Athlon II X2 240
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
2.8 - 2.8 GHz
Socket
AM3
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$22.02
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Overview
The AMD Athlon II X2 240 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks run from 2.8GHz base to 2.8GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip.
Its $22.02 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | K10 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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