PROCESSOR AMD ATHLON XP 2500+ AXDA2500DKV4D 1833MHz SOCKET 462 / BARTON
Bottom line: The PROCESSOR AMD ATHLON XP 2500+ 1833MHz SOCKET 462 / BARTON 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
Sockel Sockel 462 / Sockel A. Sockel: BUCHSE 462 (BUCHSE A). Familie: AMD ATHLON XP. Modell: 2500+. Weitere Informationen. KÜHLUNG INKLUSIVE Nein. Taktmultiplikator: 11. 10 Jahren auf dem Markt.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored PROCESSOR AMD ATHLON XP 2500+ 1833MHz SOCKET 462 / BARTON 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
| core_name | Barton |
|---|---|
| l2_cache_kb | 512 |
| core_clock_mhz | 1833 |
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