AMD Athlon XP 2100+ CPU Socket A 462 AX2100DMT3C AGOIA 1.733GHz 266 MHz Palomino
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 2100+ CPU Socket A 462 AGOIA 1.733GHz 266 MHz Palomino 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: AX2100DMT3C. • Stepping Code: AGOIA. It operates at a clock speed of 1.733 GHz with a 266 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Designed for the Socket A (Socket 462) platform, this CPU includes 256KB of L2 cache.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 2100+ CPU Socket A 462 AGOIA 1.733GHz 266 MHz Palomino 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 | Palomino |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 266 |
| clock_speed_ghz | 1.733 |
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