AMD Ryzen 5 240

Manufacturer: AMD

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is a mid-range processor designed for both laptop and desktop form factors, offering a six-core configuration with a base clock of 4.3 GHz and a turbo boost reaching 5 GHz. Built on a compact 4nm semiconductor process, it supports 64-bit operation and includes multithreading, delivering 12 threads in total workloads. The chip carries a 45W thermal design power rating and tops out at a maximum operating temperature of 100°C.

On the memory side, the Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 RAM at speeds up to 7500 MHz across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 256GB. Cache is arranged across three levels: 384KB of L1, 6MB of L2 at 1MB per core, and 16MB of L3. Integrated graphics come in the form of the Radeon 760M, clocked at 800 MHz with a turbo up to 2600 MHz, supporting DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and up to four simultaneous displays. Benchmark results place it at 22,576 in PassMark multi-core and 3,533 in the single-core test, with Geekbench 6 scores of 7,816 multi and 2,382 single. The processor also supports a broad instruction set including AVX2, AES, and FMA3.

Pros

Supports both laptop and desktop platforms, making it usable across different system form factors
Turbo clock speed reaches 5 GHz across six cores with 12 threads, enabling solid multi-threaded throughput
Built on a 4nm process node, contributing to a relatively compact die size within its TDP class
DDR5 memory support with speeds up to 7500 MHz and a 256GB maximum capacity offers substantial memory headroom
Integrated Radeon 760M GPU supports up to four displays and is compatible with DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 2.1
Broad instruction set support including AVX2, AES, and FMA3 covers a wide range of compute and security workloads

Cons

45W TDP may limit sustained performance in thermally constrained thin-and-light laptop designs
Multiplier is locked, removing any overclocking flexibility
Does not support ECC memory, ruling it out for use cases that require error-correcting RAM
Does not use big.LITTLE heterogeneous core architecture, meaning all cores share the same performance profile without efficiency-core offloading
Integrated GPU base clock of 800 MHz is relatively modest for graphics-intensive tasks

Who is this for?

This processor is a reasonable fit for users building or configuring general-purpose laptops or desktops that handle everyday computing tasks, light content creation, and productivity workloads. The 12-thread configuration with a 5 GHz turbo provides enough headroom for responsive multitasking, while the integrated Radeon 760M with DirectX 12 support makes it serviceable for light graphical work and multi-display setups of up to four screens. The DDR5 support with up to 256GB capacity also makes it a reasonable choice for users who need substantial system memory without adding a discrete GPU, particularly in compact or integrated system builds.

Who is this NOT for?

Users with demanding workloads such as high-end video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming will likely find the integrated Radeon 760M insufficient, as its 800 MHz base clock and lack of dedicated memory put it well below what those tasks typically require. The locked multiplier makes it a poor fit for enthusiasts who want overclocking headroom, and the 45W TDP could become a limiting factor in thermally restricted environments where sustained peak performance is needed. Additionally, the absence of ECC memory support rules it out for workstation or server use cases where memory reliability is a requirement.

General info:

Type	Laptop, Desktop
Has integrated graphics	✓
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45W
semiconductor size	4 nm
CPU temperature	100 °C
PCI Express (PCIe) version	4
Supports 64-bit	✓

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is designed for both laptop and desktop platforms, giving it flexibility across different system configurations. It is built on a 4nm semiconductor process and operates within a 45W thermal design power envelope, with a maximum CPU temperature of 100°C. The processor includes integrated graphics, supports 64-bit computing, and is compatible with PCI Express 4, enabling modern connectivity standards for peripheral and storage devices.

Performance:

CPU speed	6 x 4.3 GHz
CPU threads	12 threads
turbo clock speed	5GHz
Has an unlocked multiplier	✕
L2 cache	6 MB
L3 cache	16 MB
L1 cache	384 KB
L2 core	1 MB/core
L3 core	2.67 MB/core
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✕
clock multiplier	43

The Ryzen 5 240 features six cores running at a base speed of 4.3 GHz each, with a turbo clock speed reaching 5 GHz, and a clock multiplier of 43. It supports 12 threads in total, though it does not include an unlocked multiplier and does not use big.LITTLE heterogeneous core technology. Cache is distributed across three levels: 384 KB of L1, 6 MB of L2 at 1 MB per core, and 16 MB of L3 at 2.67 MB per core, providing a reasonable amount of fast on-chip memory to support sustained workloads.

Benchmarks:

PassMark result	22576
PassMark result (single)	3533
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	7816
Geekbench 6 result (single)	2382

In standardized benchmark testing, the Ryzen 5 240 achieves a PassMark multi-core score of 22,576 alongside a single-core result of 3,533. Geekbench 6 testing places it at 7,816 in the multi-core test and 2,382 in the single-core test, giving a consistent picture of the processor's performance across both parallel and single-threaded workloads.

Integrated graphics:

GPU clock speed	800 MHz
GPU name	Radeon 760M
GPU turbo	2600 MHz
DirectX version	DirectX 12
supported displays	4
OpenGL version	4.6
OpenCL version	2.1
texture mapping units (TMUs)	32
render output units (ROPs)	16
shading units	512

The Ryzen 5 240 includes an integrated Radeon 760M GPU, running at a base clock of 800 MHz with a turbo speed of 2600 MHz. It is equipped with 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units, and can drive up to four displays simultaneously. API support covers DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 2.1, making it capable of handling a range of graphics and compute tasks without requiring a discrete graphics card.

Memory:

RAM speed (max)	7500 MHz
DDR memory version	5
memory channels	2
maximum memory amount	256GB
Supports ECC memory	✕

The Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 memory at speeds up to 7500 MHz across a dual-channel configuration, allowing for reasonable memory bandwidth in compatible systems. It can address a maximum of 256GB of RAM, which provides ample headroom for memory-intensive workloads. ECC memory is not supported by this processor.

Features:

instruction sets	MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
uses multithreading	✓
Has NX bit	✓

The Ryzen 5 240 supports multithreading and includes the NX bit for hardware-level memory protection. It is compatible with a broad range of instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, F16C, MMX, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2, covering vectorized math, encryption acceleration, and extended multimedia operations across a wide variety of software workloads.

Final Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is a well-rounded processor that covers the fundamentals for mainstream laptop and desktop use, combining a six-core layout with a 5 GHz turbo clock and DDR5 memory support up to 7500 MHz in a 45W thermal envelope. The inclusion of the Radeon 760M integrated graphics with multi-display capability and broad API support adds genuine utility for users who do not require a discrete GPU, while the wide instruction set coverage keeps it versatile across a range of software environments. Its locked multiplier and the inherent constraints of integrated graphics mean it is not positioned for performance-intensive or specialized workloads, but within its intended scope — general productivity, light content work, and everyday computing across flexible form factors — the Ryzen 5 240 delivers a coherent and capable specification set.