AMD ATHLON II X2 240 REVIEW

"Do more of the things you want to in less time and enhance your digital life with the multi-core performance and energy efficiency of AMD Athlon II processor-based desktop systems. Combined with superior ATI Radeon HD graphics technology, systems based on the AMD Athlon II processor deliver a vivid visual experience, superior multi-tasking, and exceptional digital media performance with next-generation energy efficiency."

"Get superior performance on many of today's most popular applications for an amazing experience. Enjoy a responsive PC with next-generation AMD Direct Connect Architecture "

"Better Multi-Tasking Means Increased Office Productivity. Setting the Pace in Digital Media. Get more Power using less Power. AMD PowerNow! Technology (Cool'n'Quiet' Technology). AMD64 Technology. Enhanced Virus Protection. AMD Athlon Processor Architecture Performance. HyperTransport Technology. Ready for the 64-bit future. Purchase with Confidence."

"Do more in less time and take advantage of true multi-core performance and true multitasking capability. Get a PC experience optimized to deliver the benefits of the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system. Convert music, HD video, and other media fast2,4. Manage all your home media files and run the software you need to create, share, and enjoy your media2,4. Get superior performance and enjoyment from your PC experience with next generation processor technology for hassle free, efficient computing. With next-generation processor technology you can enjoy superior application performance."

BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM NORMAL QUALITY 60 60 MEDIUM QUALITY 60 58 HIGH QUALITY 59 48 AMD ATHLON II X2 240 AMD ATHLON64 X2 4800

COMMENT - "AMD Athlon II X2 240 performances very well with Batman Arkham Asylum and beats AMD Athlon64 X2 4800 by 8%. I had expected more from the AMD Athlon II X2 240 but then realised that modern games benefit more from the Video Card than CPU."

RESIDENT EVIL 5 NORMAL QUALITY 121 110 MEDIUM QUALITY 95 89 HIGH QUALITY 91 85 AMD ATHLON II X2 240 AMD ATHLON64 X2 4800

COMMENT - "Resident Evil 5 is a demanding game which makes great use of the Processor more than Batman Arkham Asylum. The AMD Athlon II X2 240 beats the AMD Athlon64 X2 4800 by 8% with Resident Evil 5."

LAST REMNANT NORMAL QUALITY 82 74 MEDIUM QUALITY 71 65 HIGH QUALITY 54 50 AMD ATHLON II X2 240 AMD ATHLON64 X2 4800

COMMENT - "Last Remnant is a game which makes good use of Dual Core Technology which is featured on the AMD Athlon II X2 240 and AMD Athlon64 X2 4800. The AMD Athlon II X2 240 beats the AMD Athlon64 X2 4800 by 9% with Last Remnant."