AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Barton 2.2GHz AXDA3200DKV4E Socket A 462 CPU Vintage Retro
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Barton 2.2GHz Socket A 462 CPU Vintage Retro 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
Based on the iconic Barton core with 512KB L2 cache and 400MHz FSB, running at 2.2 GHz native clock speed. A must-have centerpiece for retro Windows XP / Windows 98 PC builds or hardware collections.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Barton 2.2GHz Socket A 462 CPU Vintage Retro 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 | Barton |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 400 |
| clock_mhz | 2200 |
| l2_cache_kb | 512 |
| part_number | AXDA3200DKV4E |
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