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AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz 1MB L2 Processor AMD Athlon 64 2.8GHz Socket AM3 45NM 64-Bit 1MB

AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz 1MB L2 Processor AMD Athlon 64 2.8GHz Socket AM3 45NM 64-Bit 1MB

By , Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-21

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-27. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz 1MB L2 Processor AMD Athlon 64 2.8GHz Socket AM3 45NM 64-Bit 1MB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $24.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Sold in tray version, i.e. without accessories such as heatsink or fan. All CPUs have been tested and fully functional. Processor/CPU works like new and shows good test values: Excellent condition! The auction shows a symbolic picture! VAT is not shown separately on the invoice. *°*°*°*°* Sold as the tray version, meaning without accessories like a heatsink or fan. All CPUs have been tested and are fully functional. The processor/CPU works like new and shows good test values: Excellent condition! The auction shows a symbolic image! VAT is not shown separately on the invoice.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz 1MB L2 Processor AMD Athlon 64 2.8GHz… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Full Specifications

BrandAMD
CPU ModelAthlon
CPU Speed2.8 GHz
CPU SocketSocket AM3+
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberADX240OCK23GQ
Mfr Part NumberADX240OCK23GQ
Processor BrandAMD
Processor Count2
Processor Speed2.8 GHz
Secondary Cache1 MB
CPU ManufacturerAMD
Processor SeriesAthlon
Processor SocketSocket AM3+
Processor Core Count2
Cache Memory Installed Size2
Processor Number of Concurrent Threads2

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AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz 1MB L2 Processor AMD Athlon 64 2.8GHz Socket AM3 45NM 64-Bit 1MB is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-27. Price and availability subject to change.

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