AMD K6-2 500MHz 500AFX 5x100MHz 6x83Mhz Processor CPU Core 2.2V Socket 7
Bottom line: The AMD K6-2 500MHz 500AFX 5x100MHz 6x83Mhz Processor CPU Core 2.2V 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
(Vom Sockel in ESD-Steckschaum gesteckt und in ESD-Folie eingeschweißt. Pins sind relativ gerade, sodass die CPU mit etwas Druck eingesetzt werden kann, jedoch nicht wie eine neue CPU reinfällt. 34, 47249 Duisburg) schicken.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD K6-2 500MHz 500AFX 5x100MHz 6x83Mhz Processor CPU Core 2.2V… 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| bus_speed_mhz | 100 |
| core_clock_mhz | 500 |
| core_voltage_v | 2.2 |
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