AMD Athlon XP 3200+ CPU Barton Socket A 462 AXDA3200DKV4E 2.2GHz 400 FSB
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 3200+ CPU Barton Socket A 462 2.2GHz 400 FSB 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
• Part Number: AXDA3200DKV4E. This AMD Athlon XP 3200+ processor represents the pinnacle of the Barton core era for the Socket A platform. • Model: Athlon XP 3200+. • FSB Speed: 400 MHz. The Barton core architecture features 512KB of L2 cache, doubling the capacity of previous Thoroughbred cores to improve data throughput.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 3200+ CPU Barton Socket A 462 2.2GHz 400 FSB 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
| fsb_mhz | 400 |
|---|---|
| core_name | Barton |
| l2_cache_kb | 512 |
| part_number | AXDA3200DKV4E |
| clock_speed_ghz | 2.2 |
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