What are the alternatives to the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1 GHz 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache 89W Socket AM2 processor?

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1 GHz 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache 89W Socket AM2 processor competes with other Retro CPUs products on SpecPicks. Use our Compare tool to view specs side-by-side, or browse the full Retro CPUs category for alternatives.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1 GHz 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache 89W Socket AM2 processor

Name: AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1 GHz 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache 89W Socket AM2 processor
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B001CIWY5S
Price: 124.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-13

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. View full credentials →

$124.99

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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 X2 6000+ 3.1 GHz 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache 89W Socket AM2 processor is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $124.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1 GHz 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache 89W Socket AM2 processor

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1 GHz 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache 89W Socket AM2… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. 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

✓ Clock multiplier: 15.5
✓ 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

Clock multiplier: 15.5
2 cores, 2 threads
Level 2 cache: 2 x 512 KB
Thermal Design Power: 89 Watt
Warranty: 3 month

Full Specifications

Brand	AMD
Wattage	89 watts
Platform	Not Machine Specific
Warranty	3 month
CPU Model	Athlon
CPU Speed	3.1 GHz
CPU Socket	Socket AM2
Model Number	ADV6000DOBOX
Level 2 cache	2 x 512 KB
Mfr Part Number	ADV6000DOBOX
Processor Brand	AMD
Processor Count	2
Processor Speed	3.1 GHz
Secondary Cache	512 KB
CPU Manufacturer	AMD
Clock multiplier	15.5
Item Part Number	ADV6000DOBOX
Processor Series	Athlon
Processor Socket	Socket AM2
Processor Core Count	2

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AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1 GHz 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache 89W Socket AM2 processor 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.