AMD Athlon 64 3000+ socket: Socket AM2
The AMD Athlon 64 3000+ uses the Socket AM2 socket. It is a 62 W single-core Orleans desktop part at 1.8 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache for budget towers.
- Socket
- Socket AM2
- Launched
- May 2006
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Default TDP
- 62 W
- Codename
- Orleans
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon 64
- Clocks
- 1.8 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Orleans cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 512 KB L2 |
| Default TDP | 62 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM2 (940 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ needs a motherboard with a Socket AM2 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 700 series | 770, 780G | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket AM2.
Socket AM2 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 940 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | May 2006 |
| Memory | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | 48 × 96 mm |
What the Athlon 64 3000+ is
The AMD Athlon 64 3000+ is a 1.8 GHz single-core desktop processor from May 2006. It runs one K8 core at 1.8 GHz with no turbo, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 512 KB of L2 on a 90 nm process. Power is rated at 62 W on Socket AM2.
The Orleans 3000+ opened the Socket AM2 Athlon 64 line on an 800 MT/s HyperTransport link with a 9x multiplier. It exists because buyers wanted a DDR2 Athlon 64 at the entry 1.8 GHz clock. Note that Socket 754 Venice parts share the 3000+ number with different voltage bins and need different boards.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 3000+ drops into Socket AM2 boards with DDR2 memory and a BIOS that lists Orleans single cores. It does not fit Socket 754 boards despite the shared 3000+ number. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 in two channels through the on-chip controller.
HyperTransport at 800 MT/s links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is any 62 W rated AM2 heatsink on the 48 × 96 mm mount, with CoolnQuiet trimming draw at idle.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM2 the upgrade is an Athlon 64 X2 Windsor dual core such as the AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ at 2 GHz on the same board. Beyond AM2 a move to AM2+ or AM3 needs a new board for Phenom class parts.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Athlon 64 3000+ use?
Socket AM2, on DDR2 boards with an Orleans-aware BIOS. Socket 754 3000+ parts need different boards.
How many cores does the Athlon 64 3000+ have?
One core and 1 thread at 1.8 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache.
What memory works with the Athlon 64 3000+?
DDR2 in two channels through the on-chip controller.
Sources and verification
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