AMD Athlon XP 3000+ AXDA3000DKV4E Socket A 462 CPU 400MHz FSB Barton UNTESTED
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 3000+ Socket A 462 CPU 400MHz FSB Barton UNTESTED 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
The product is an AMD Athlon XP 3000+ CPU with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz and a bus speed of 400 MHz. This CPU has a socket type of Socket 462/A and a L2 cache of 512 KB. It is a single core processor suitable for older computer systems, manufactured in Malaysia. Keep in mind that this CPU has not been tested and may not perform as expected.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 3000+ Socket A 462 CPU 400MHz FSB Barton UNTESTED 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
| socket | 462 |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 400 |
| clock_speed_ghz | 2.2 |
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