ATHLON64 3200+ Box AM2
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Bottom line: The ATHLON64 3200+ Box AM2 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $107.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ATHLON64 3200+ Box 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.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 64-bit Computing Yes Compatible Processor Socket Socket AM2
- ✓ 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
Key Features
- Product Description AMD Athlon 64 3200+ / 2 GHz processor Product Type ProcessorProcessor Type AMD A
- 64-bit Computing Yes Compatible Processor Socket Socket AM2
- Processor Qty 1 Clock Speed 2 GHz Manufacturing Process 90 nm Cache Memory L2 512 KB
- Features HyperTransport technology, AMD64 technology, integrated memory controller, Enhanced Virus P
- Compatible Slots 1 x processor - Socket AM2
Full Specifications
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 62 watts |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Model | Athlon |
| CPU Speed | 2 GHz |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 |
| Model Number | ADA3200CWBOX |
| Mfr Part Number | ADA3200CWBOX |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 64 |
| Processor Speed | 2 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 0.51 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor Series | Athlon |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM2 |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 512 |
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