Athlon 64 X2 5600+ vs Athlon II X2 240
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is slightly faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ has a 4% higher base clock.
AM2
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AM3Brisbane
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RegorDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphicsunknown
RAMhelp
DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+. It's 2% faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 47/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Athlon 64 X2 5600+ than Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
2% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon 64 X2 5600+ and Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 64 X2 5600+ scores 48/100, Athlon II X2 240 scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Athlon II X2 240 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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