AMD Athlon II X4 640
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3 - 3 GHz
Socket: AM3
TDP: 95W
Price: $48.02 from Amazon
AMD Athlon II X4 640
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3 - 3 GHz
Socket
AM3
TDP
95W
Best price from Amazon
$48.02
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Overview
The AMD Athlon II X4 640 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks run from 3GHz base to 3GHz boost. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.
Expect to pay around $48.02, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Warranty coverage follows AMD's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | K10 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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