PC PARTPERFORMANCE
ProcessorsRECORD ATHLON500

AMD Athlon 500

500 MHz first-generation Athlon · K7 · Slot A

ManufacturerAMD
Released1999
PlatformK7 · Slot A

What it is

A processor handles game logic, operating-system work and general computation. Core count, clock behavior, cache, architecture and workload determine performance.

This catalog record identifies the AMD Athlon 500 as 500 MHz first-generation Athlon. The figures below are reference specifications and should be read with the linked manufacturer source and record notes.

Specifications

Indexed values
CPU cores1
Clock speed500 MHz
Data width32 bit

Source notes

Reference-model specifications. Product revisions, partner models, operating conditions and regional variants may differ.

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