AMD Athlon XP 1700+ socket: Socket 462
The AMD Athlon XP 1700+ uses the Socket 462 socket. It is a 49.5 W single-core Thoroughbred desktop part at 1466 MHz with 256 KB of L2 cache for Socket 462 DDR boards.
- Socket
- Socket 462
- Launched
- June 2002
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Default TDP
- 49.5 W
- Codename
- Thoroughbred
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon XP
- Clocks
- 1.47 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 1700+ specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Thoroughbred cores on 130 nm |
| Clocks | 1466 MHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 256 KB L2 |
| Default TDP | 49.5 W |
| Manufacturing process | 130 nm |
| Memory support | DDR through the board chipset |
| Front side bus | 266 MT/s |
| PCI Express | AGP or PCI from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board graphics where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked (11x) |
| Package | Socket 462 (462-pin OPGA) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Athlon XP 1700+ needs a motherboard with a Socket 462 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket 462 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket 462 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 462 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 49.53 × 49.53 mm |
| Introduced | June 2000 |
| Memory | DDR through the board chipset, single channel |
| Cooler mounting holes | Socket lug (clip) |
What the Athlon XP 1700+ is
The AMD Athlon XP 1700+ is a 1466 MHz single-core desktop processor from June 2002. It runs one K7 Thoroughbred core at 1466 MHz with no turbo, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 256 KB of L2 on a 130 nm process. Power is rated at 49.5 W in a Socket 462 package with part numbers AXDA1700DLT3C and AXDA1700DUT3C on a 266 MT/s front side bus with an 11x multiplier at 1.50 V or 1.60 V. The cpu_list 1467 MHz and 50 W values match the table 1466 MHz and 49.5 W after rounding, and the table values are used here.
Thoroughbred moves Athlon XP from 180 nm Palomino to 130 nm with lower voltage, which is why the 1700+ Thoroughbred at 49.5 W runs cooler than the Palomino 1700+ at 64 W with the same 1466 MHz and 256 KB rating. AMD placed it in June 2002 with the 1800+ and 2200+ Thoroughbred parts. The chip supports MMX, SSE and Enhanced 3DNow.
Die shrink with flat ratings made Thoroughbred a common office upgrade on boards qualified for Palomino parts. The lower power allows quieter cooling at the same throughput. That is why the 1700+ Thoroughbred remained in budget towers after Barton added cache at higher prices.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Athlon XP 1700+ Thoroughbred fits Socket 462 DDR boards with a 266 MT/s bus and Thoroughbred BIOS support. It needs Model 8 microcode. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Value DDR towers are the natural match. Boards listing Thoroughbred 1700+ accept the chip with a 49.5 W cooler. Palomino-only boards may need a BIOS update for Model 8 operation.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR through the board chipset in a single channel, matched to the 266 MT/s bus. The CPU has no controller.
A 266 MT/s bus ties the CPU to the chipset, while AGP and PCI hang off the chipset. No PCIe lanes originate on the die. Cooling uses the socket lug clip with a 49.5 W heatsink.
Upgrade paths
On Socket 462 the steps are Thoroughbred 1800+ and 2000+ parts with the same cache. Barton 2500+ parts offer 512 KB as a cache lift. Beyond Socket 462 a move to Socket 754 needs a new board. The 1700+ lifts with the lever, so swaps need no solder work.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Athlon XP 1700+ use?
Socket 462, on DDR boards with Thoroughbred support.
How many cores does the Athlon XP 1700+ have?
One core and 1 thread at 1466 MHz with 256 KB of L2 cache.
What memory works with the Athlon XP 1700+?
DDR through the board chipset, matched to the 266 MT/s bus.
Can the Athlon XP 1700+ be upgraded?
The 1800+ and 2000+ share the socket. Barton parts add cache where listed.
Sources and verification
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