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CPU 64 X2 5600+ 2.9 GHz Dual-Core CPU Processor ADO5600IAA5DO / ADO560BIAA5DO Socket AM2
EWKYLSEM

CPU 64 X2 5600+ 2.9 GHz Dual-Core CPU Processor ADO5600IAA5DO / ADO560BIAA5DO Socket AM2

Bottom line: The EWKYLSEM CPU 64 X2 5600+ 2.9 GHz Dual-Core CPU Processor / Socket AM2 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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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.

Before you buy

  • 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

64 X2 5600+ (2.9 GHz, 65W) specificationsGeneral informationTypeCPU / MicroprocessorMarket segmentDesktopFamily64 X2Model number ?5600+CPU part numbersADO5600IAA5DOis an OEM/tray microprocessorADO5600DOBOXis a boxed microprocessor with fan and heatsinkStepping codesCAAFGCAAJGCAAWGNAA9GNAAFGNAAHGNAAIGNAAJGNAAWGFrequency ?5600+ (rated)2900 MHz (real)Bus speed ?One 1000 MHz 16-bit HyperTransport link (2 GT/s)Clock multiplier ?14.5Package940-pin organic microPGASocketSocket AM2Architecture / MicroarchitectureMicroarchitectureK8PlatformCartwheelProcessor c ?Brisbanec stepping ?G2Manufacturing…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored EWKYLSEM CPU 64 X2 5600+ 2.9 GHz Dual-Core CPU Processor / Socket AM2 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. EWKYLSEM'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.

Full Specifications

BrandEWKYLSEM
CPU Speed2.9 GHz
CPU SocketSocket AM2
Unit Count1.0 Count
Model NumberEWKYLSEM
Mfr Part NumberEWKYLSEM
Processor BrandAMD
Processor Count2
Processor Speed2.9 GHz
CPU ManufacturerAMD
Processor SocketSocket AM2
Warranty DescriptionNo Warranty

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CPU 64 X2 5600+ 2.9 GHz Dual-Core CPU Processor ADO5600IAA5DO / ADO560BIAA5DO Socket AM2 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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