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AMD Athlon A1200ams3c 1.2ghz Socket 462

Bottom line: The AMD Athlon A1200ams3c 1.2ghz Socket 462 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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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-09-26

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

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Manufacturer description

Shop eBay Other items contact Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Description AMD ATHLON A1200AMS3C 1.2GHz SOCKET 462 Manufacturer: AMD Family: ATHLON Model: A1200AMS3C Frequency: 1.2GHz Bus speed: 266 MHz Clock multiplier: 9 L2 cache: 256 KB Base: SOCKET A (SOCKET 462) No original packaging. Will be sealed in a static bag. Written guarantee - 3 years !!! Product gallery More information Goods will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. We issue an invoice with VAT - 3 year guarantee…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon A1200ams3c 1.2ghz Socket 462 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	256
core_count	1
clock_speed_mhz	1200

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