AMD Athlon XP 1700+ CPU AX1700DMT3C AGKGA Socket A 1.467GHz Palomino AGKGA
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 1700+ CPU AGKGA Socket A 1.467GHz Palomino AGKGA 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
• Stepping Code: AGKGA. • Model: Athlon AX1700DMT3C. It operates at a clock speed of 1.467 GHz with a 266 MHz front side bus. Designed for Socket A (Socket 462) motherboards, this CPU utilizes a ceramic substrate and is a classic piece of computing history from the early 2000s.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 1700+ CPU AGKGA Socket A 1.467GHz Palomino AGKGA 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
| fsb_mhz | 266 |
|---|---|
| stepping | AGKGA |
| clock_mhz | 1467 |
| core_name | Palomino |
| l2_cache_kb | 256 |
| oem_part_number | AX1700DMT3C |
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