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Processor AMD Athlon K7 AMD-K7500MTR51B C 500MHz Slot A Cooler 3-Pin 512MB Cache
Bottom line: The Processor AMD Athlon K7 C 500MHz Slot A Cooler 3-Pin 512MB Cache 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
Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market PROCESSOR AMD ATHLON K7 AMD-K7500MTR51B C 500MHz SLOT A COOLER 3-PIN 512MB CACHE AMD K7 SERIES ATHLON 500MHz MODEL PART NUMBER AMD-K7500MTR51B C SOCKET slot A CLOCK 500 MHz CLOCK MULTIPLIER 5 NUMBER OF CORE 1 NUMBER OF THREADS 1 L1 CACHE 128 KB L2 CACHE 512 KB INTEGRATED GRAPHICS No. DATA BUS 32-bit COOLING INCLUDED Yes FAN PLUG 3-pin TDP (WATTS) 42 No original packaging. Sealed in a static bag. Written guarantee - 3 years !!! Product gallery More information…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Processor AMD Athlon K7 C 500MHz Slot A Cooler 3-Pin 512MB Cache 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
| cache_kb | 512 |
|---|---|
| core_count | 1 |
| clock_speed_mhz | 500 |
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