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X2 6850E 6850e CPU Processor Dual c 1.8G 1M 22W Socket Am2 940PIN ADJ6850IAA5DO Working 2

X2 6850E 6850e CPU Processor Dual c 1.8G 1M 22W Socket Am2 940PIN ADJ6850IAA5DO Working 2

Bottom line: The X2 6850E 6850e CPU Processor Dual c 1.8G 1M 22W Socket Am2 940PIN 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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Interface Type: AM2

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

Socket Type: Socket 940Chip Process: 65 nanometersType: Dual-CoreNumber of Cores: Dual-CoreNote: Light shooting and different displays may cause the color of the item in the picture a little different from the real thing. The measurement allowed error is +/- 1-3cm.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored X2 6850E 6850e CPU Processor Dual c 1.8G 1M 22W Socket Am2 940PIN… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Generic'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

  • Interface Type: AM2
  • Model Number: X2 6850E
  • CPU Frequency: 1.8 GHz

Full Specifications

BrandGeneric
Weight1.8g
CPU ModelAlpha
CPU Speed1 GHz
CPU SocketBGA 1023
Model NumberX2 6850E
CPU Frequency1.8 GHz
Interface TypeAM2
Mfr Part NumberGeneric
Number of Items1
Processor BrandGeneric
Processor Count1
Processor Speed1 GHz
Secondary Cache1 centimeters
CPU ManufacturerGeneric
Processor SeriesAlpha
Processor SocketBGA 1023
Cache Memory Installed Size1 GB
Processor Number of Concurrent Threads1

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X2 6850E 6850e CPU Processor Dual c 1.8G 1M 22W Socket Am2 940PIN ADJ6850IAA5DO Working 2 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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