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AMD Athlon II X3 425 AM3 2.7G 1.5MB 45NM 95W 4000MHZ Pib

Name: AMD Athlon II X3 425 AM3 2.7G 1.5MB 45NM 95W 4000MHZ Pib
Brand: AMD
SKU: B002T8QTEW

Bottom line: The AMD Athlon II X3 425 AM3 2.7G 1.5MB 45NM 95W 4000MHZ Pib is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-19

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ AMD Athlon II X3 425 AM3 2.7G 1.5MB 45NM 95W 4000MHZ Pib ADX425WFGIBOX

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

Description:Throw another day's work on the "done" pile. The Athlon II X3 425 makes it easy. With triple 2.7GHz cores that have their own 512KB cache, you have the power to do anything you like. HyperTransport technology boosts system performance by giving each core a dedicated cache of memory and reducing I/O bottlenecks by increasing bandwidth and reducing latency.The 64-bit design will keep you going well into the future. The AMD64 technology is compatible with existing software and enables a seamless transition to the 64-bit applications of the future. This technology allows end users to…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon II X3 425 AM3 2.7G 1.5MB 45NM 95W 4000MHZ Pib using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

AMD Athlon II X3 425 AM3 2.7G 1.5MB 45NM 95W 4000MHZ Pib ADX425WFGIBOX

Full Specifications

Brand	AMD
Weight	2.7g
Wattage	95 watts
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Athlon
CPU Speed	2.7 GHz
CPU Socket	Socket AM3
Model Number	ADX425WFGIBOX
Mfr Part Number	ADX425WFGIBOX
Processor Brand	AMD
Processor Count	3
Processor Speed	2.7 GHz
Secondary Cache	1.5 MB
CPU Manufacturer	AMD
Item Part Number	ADX425WFGIBOX
Processor Series	Athlon
Processor Socket	Socket AM3
Cache Memory Installed Size	1.5
Global Trade Identification Number	00730143272049

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AMD Athlon II X3 425 AM3 2.7G 1.5MB 45NM 95W 4000MHZ Pib is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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