AMD ATHLON 64 X 2 4600+ 2.4 GHZ DUAL CORE PROCESSOR, ADA4600DAA5BV, SKT. 939
Bottom line: The AMD ATHLON 64 X 2 4600+ 2.4 GHZ DUAL CORE PROCESSOR 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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Manufacturer description
AMD Part Number: ADA4600DAA5BV. AMD ATHLON 64 X 2 DUAL CORE 4600+ PROCESSOR. Socket: 939 110 WATT. 2.4GHz, 1MB L2 Cache. 10 00 MHz Hyper Transport Lin k.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD ATHLON 64 X 2 4600+ 2.4 GHZ DUAL CORE PROCESSOR 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.
Full Specifications
| cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| socket | 939 |
| l2_cache_kb | 1024 |
| clock_speed_ghz | 2.4 |
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AMD ATHLON 64 X 2 4600+ 2.4 GHZ DUAL CORE PROCESSOR, ADA4600DAA5BV, SKT. 939 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. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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