AMD Athlon XP 2500+ CPU AXDA2500DKV4D AQZEA 0341RPFW Barton Socket A 462
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 2500+ CPU AQZEA 0341RPFW Barton Socket A 462 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: AQZEA 0341RPFW. • Part Number: AXDA2500DKV4D. This AMD Athlon XP 2500+ processor features the Barton core architecture designed for Socket A (Socket 462) motherboards. It operates at a 1.833 GHz clock speed with a 333 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and 512KB of L2 cache.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 2500+ CPU AQZEA 0341RPFW Barton Socket A 462 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 |
|---|---|
| stepping | AQZEA |
| part_number | AXDA2500DKV4D |
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