AMD Athlon XP 2100+ AXDA2100DUT3C Socket A 462 CPU Thoroughbred 1.73GHz
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 2100+ Socket A 462 CPU Thoroughbred 1.73GHz is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpu coolers & fans 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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Manufacturer description
• Model: AXDA2100DUT3C. • Core: Thoroughbred- B. AMD Athlon XP 2100+ desktop processor. • Socket: Socket A / 462. Processor only. • L2 Cache: 256 KB.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 2100+ Socket A 462 CPU Thoroughbred 1.73GHz using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. AMD's retro cpu coolers & fans 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 cpu coolers & fans 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
| core | Thoroughbred-B |
|---|---|
| clock_mhz | 1730 |
| l2_cache_kb | 256 |
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