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AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ Socket AM2
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AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ Socket AM2

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.

$100.01

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-22. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ Socket AM2 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $100.01. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Powerful 2.4 GHz leading-edge performance for both 32-bit and 64-bit applications
  • ✓ Backed by AMD's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ 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

From the ManufacturerThe AMD Athlon 64 processor is the first Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor. The AMD Athlon 64 processor runs on AMD64 technology, a revolutionary technology that allows the processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling a new generation of powerful 64-bit software applications. Advanced 64-bit operating systems designed for the AMD64 platform from Microsoft, Red Hat, SuSE, and TurboLinux have already been announced.With the introduction of the AMD Athlon 64 processor, AMD provides customers a solution that can address their current and future…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ Socket AM2 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. AMD's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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.

Key Features

  • Powerful 2.4 GHz leading-edge performance for both 32-bit and 64-bit applications
  • AMD Digital Media XPress provides support for SSE, SSE2, SSE3 and MMX instructions
  • Support for DDR2 SDRAM memory, up to 10.6GB/s memory bandwidth
  • HyperTransport technology for up to 18.6GB/s total delivered processor-to-system bandwidth
  • Cool'n'Quiet technology for quieter operation and reduced power requirements; energy-efficient 62-watt power

Full Specifications

BrandAMD
Wattage62 watts
PlatformLinux, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
CPU ModelAthlon
CPU Speed2.4 GHz
CPU SocketSocket AM2
Connectivity2.4GHz
Model NumberADA3800CNBOX
Mfr Part NumberADA3800CNBOX
Processor BrandAMD
Processor Count2
Processor Speed2.4 GHz
CPU ManufacturerAMD
Item Part NumberADA3800CNBOX
Processor SeriesAthlon
Processor SocketSocket AM2
Global Trade Identification Number00730143241120

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AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ Socket AM2 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 2026-08-22. Price and availability subject to change.

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