
Athlon X4 840
AMD
PassMark
3,331
Performance
Budget
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Overview
The Athlon X4 840 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,331 points.
Specifications
General
- Type
- desktop
- Series
- 4x Athlon
- Designer
- AMD
- Manufacturer
- GlobalFoundries
- Release date
- Agosto 2014 (11 years ago)
- Architecture codename
- Kaveri (2014−2015)
- Performance ranking position
- 2154
Technical
- Cores
- 4
- Threads
- 4
- Die size
- 245 mm2
- L1 cache
- 256K
- L2 cache
- 4 MB
- Max frequency
- 3.8 GHz
- 64-bit support
- +
- Base frequency
- 3.1 GHz
- Transistor count
- 2,411 million
- Process technology
- 28 nm
- Unlocked multiplier
- +
- Max case temperature (TCase)
- 72 °C
- Compatibilidade com Windows 11
- -
Compatibility
- Socket
- FM2+
- Power consumption (TDP)
- 65 watt
- Max processors in config
- 1
Memory
- RAM types
- DDR3
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