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AMD Athlon II X3 420e
AM3DDR33C / 3T45WRana45nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores3
Total Threads3
Base Clock2.60 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 13.0xx
CodenameRana
MicroarchitectureRana
Process Node45nm
Die Size169.0 mm²
Transistors0.30 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateSep 21, 2010
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MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64NX bitAMD-V
About This Product
The AMD Athlon II X3 420e is a triple-core desktop CPU with a 2.6 GHz base clock, designed for the AM3 socket. Its low 45W TDP makes it suitable for energy-efficient systems. This CPU is best suited for basic computing tasks and light multitasking, offering performance comparable to other entry-level Athlon II processors.
Pros
- Low 45W TDP
- Triple-core processing
- Affordable for basic builds
- AM3 socket compatibility
Cons
- Limited multi-threaded performance
- Outdated architecture
- No integrated graphics on CPU
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