AMD Athlon XP 2600+ Processor AXDC2600DKV3C 266 MHz FSB Socket A 462 Thorton CPU
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 2600+ Processor 266 MHz FSB Socket A 462 Thorton CPU 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
• Part Number: AXDC2600DKV3C. It operates at 2.133 GHz with a 266 MHz FSB and 256KB L2 cache. The rarest AMD Athlon XP processor! • Model: Athlon XP 2600+. • Socket: Socket A (462). • Process: 130 nm.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 2600+ Processor 266 MHz FSB Socket A 462 Thorton CPU 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 | Thorton |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 266 |
| l2_cache_kb | 256 |
| core_clock_mhz | 2133 |
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