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AMD Athlon 1200 (B)
ADDR11C / 1T66WThunderbird B180nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock1.20 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 12.0xx
CodenameThunderbird B
MicroarchitectureThunderbird B
Process Node180nm
Die Size120.0 mm²
Transistors0.04 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateOct 17, 2000
Launch Price$612.00
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About This Product
The Athlon 1200 (B) is an end-of-life single-core desktop CPU from AMD, featuring the Thunderbird B microarchitecture. With a 1.2 GHz base clock and DDR1 memory support, it is suitable only for basic legacy computing tasks. Its performance is significantly outclassed by modern integrated solutions and even contemporary budget CPUs.
Pros
- Suitable for very old systems
- Low power consumption for its era
- Single-core, single-thread operation
Cons
- Extremely limited performance
- Obsolete socket and memory type
- No modern software support
Verdict
“Only for restoring vintage systems; not recommended for any modern use.”
