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AMD Athlon X2 5600+

The AMD Athlon X2 5600+ is a high end dual core CPU from AMD. Running at 2.9GHz, the CPU maintains the status quo with a 65W TDP. Not really required for simple every-day tasks, the 5600+ is a good pick for those interested in gaming, encoding or utilizing a great deal of cpu power on a budget.

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AMD Athlon X2

MSRP $102.00

Release date December, 2006

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AMD manufactures and sells two versions of this chip, the Windsor model runs both hotter (89W) and at a lower clock speed (2.8GHz) but has double the amount of L2 cache.

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Socket type: AM2
HT Speed: 2000MHz
Core speed: 2.9GHz/2.8GHz depending
L2 Cache: 512KB/1024KB x 2 depending
Fab process: 65nm/90nm depending
TDP: 65W/89W depending

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AMD Athlon X2 5600+

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5600+ 2.8 GHz Processor

• Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Dual-Core Processor

UPC: 730143241250

EAN: 730143241250

MPN: ADA5600CZBOX

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