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AMD Athlon II X4 740 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2024-04-12

The AMD Athlon II X4 740 was released in Q4/2012 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket FM2. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the AMD Athlon II X4 740 achieved a result of 461 points (single-core) or 1,391 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	AMD Athlon II X4 740
Family:	AMD Athlon II (52)
CPU group:	AMD Athlon II X4 (Trinity) (2)
Architecture:	Trinity
Technology:	32 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	3
Predecessor:	AMD Athlon II X4 640
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X4 740 has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 740 is 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	4 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	4x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	No
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	3.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):	3.70 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The AMD Athlon II X4 740 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The AMD Athlon II X4 740 has the no iGPU installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (-- shaders).

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The AMD Athlon II X4 740 supports a maximum of 16 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 29.9 GB/s.

DDR3-1866	29.9 GB/s
Max. Memory:	16 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth:	--

Thermal Management The AMD Athlon II X4 740 has a TDP of 65 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	65 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The AMD Athlon II X4 740 is made in 32 nm and has 4.00 MB cache.

Technology:	32 nm
Chip design:
Socket:	FM2
L2-Cache:	4.00 MB
L3-Cache:	--
AES-NI:	No
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	AMD-V
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	MMX, 3DNow!, SSE3, SSE4a
Release date:	Q4/2012
Release price:	60 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the AMD Athlon II X4 740 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Pentium E6700 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	467
	AMD A8-5500 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	463
	AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 6C 6T @ 3.60 GHz	462
	AMD Athlon II X4 740 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	461
	Intel Core2 Duo E7600 2C 2T @ 3.06 GHz	461
	Intel Celeron G1820TE 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	460
	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz	460

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD A8-5600K 4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	1396
	AMD FX-4300 4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	1394
	Intel Core i5-680 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	1394
	AMD Athlon II X4 740 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	1391
	Intel Pentium D1508 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1387
	Intel Celeron G4900T 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	1386
	Intel Core i3-3220 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1376

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz	2755
	AMD A10-5700 4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz	2741
	Intel Core i5-4422E 2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz	2732
	AMD Athlon II X4 740 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	2705
	Intel Celeron G5900 2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz	2695
	Intel Core i5-4402E 2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz	2677
	Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	2641

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Pentium G3250 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	671
	Intel Celeron G4900 2C 2T @ 3.10 GHz	658
	Intel Core i3-530 2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz	657
	AMD Athlon II X4 740 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	651
	Intel Pentium G3240 2C 2T @ 3.10 GHz	651
	AMD Phenom II X4 965 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	636
	AMD FX-4100 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	636

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Phenom II X2 550 2C 2T @ 3.10 GHz	82
	Intel Celeron G1820TE 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	82
	Intel Celeron G1610T 2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz	81
	AMD Athlon II X4 740 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	80
	AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 6C 6T @ 3.20 GHz	80
	AMD Phenom II X4 B95 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	79
	AMD Phenom II X4 945 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	79

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-3220 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	295
	Intel Core i3-3225 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	295
	AMD A8-6500 4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz	293
	AMD Athlon II X4 740 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	288
	Intel Celeron G5905 2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz	287
	Intel Core i3-4130T 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	285
	AMD Phenom II X4 B93 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	284

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,457 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
744 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

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GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--