AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU AX2000DMT3C AGOIA Palomino Socket A 462 1.667 Processor
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU AGOIA Palomino Socket A 462 1.667 Processor 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: AGOIA. • Part Number: AX2000DMT3C. Designed for Socket A (Socket 462) motherboards, it utilizes a 266 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and contains 256 KB of L2 cache. This CPU is a key component for retro gaming PC builds, legacy hardware enthusiasts, and collectors of early 2000s computing technology.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU AGOIA Palomino Socket A 462 1.667 Processor 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 |
| l2_cache_kb | 256 |
| core_clock_ghz | 1.667 |
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