AMD
AMD K6-2 500MHz 2.2v✔️Super Socket 7 CPU✔️Processor Vintage✔️Gaming✔️K6-2/500AFX
Bottom line: The AMD K6-2 500MHz 2.2v✔️Super Socket 7 CPU✔️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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- 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
It is compatible with PC platforms and features 3DNow! and X86-to-RISC instruction sets.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD K6-2 500MHz 2.2v✔️Super Socket 7 CPU✔️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
| voltage | 2.2V |
|---|---|
| clock_speed_mhz | 500 |
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AMD K6-2 500MHz 2.2v✔️Super Socket 7 CPU✔️Processor Vintage✔️Gaming✔️K6-2/500AFX 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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