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AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail ADX640WFGMBOX

AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail ADX640WFGMBOX

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.

$48.02

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail ADX640WFGMBOX is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $48.02. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ AMD64 Technology
  • ✓ 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

Product DescriptionAthlon II X4 Quad-core 640 3GHz ProcessorFrom the ManufacturerAMD Athlon II X4 640, 95W, AM3, 2MB Cache, 3000MHz

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W… 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.

Key Features

  • AMD64 Technology
  • AMD PowerNow Technology
  • HyperTransport Technology

Full Specifications

BrandAMD
Wattage95
PlatformWindows 7
CPU ModelAthlon
CPU Speed2.6 GHz
CPU SocketSocket AM3
Model NumberADX640WFGMBOX
Mfr Part NumberADX640WFGMBOX
Processor BrandAMD
Processor Count4
Processor Speed2.6 GHz
Secondary Cache2 MB
CPU ManufacturerAMD
Item Part NumberADX640WFGMBOX
Processor SeriesAthlon
Processor SocketSocket AM3
Processor Core Count4
Warranty DescriptionManufacturer Limited Warranty period: 3 years
Cache Memory Installed Size2
Processor Number of Concurrent Threads4

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AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail ADX640WFGMBOX 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 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

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