Hi all,

Does anyone know if there's a software utility, or a way to tell by the CPU codes/stepping numbers, whether one has a Palomino or Thoroughbred core Athlon XP? I'm about to move my Athlon XP 1600+ (most definitely a Palomino core) to a second system, and have ordered an Athlon XP 2000+. I ordered a retail one, because the price difference was only ten bucks, and with the Taisol HS/fan coming with, I can use that for my Athlon XP 1600+ and keep my Alpha 6035 for the 2000+ in my main system.

I'd be interested in telling what kind of core it has, as AMD has made both Palomino and Thoroughbred core, 2000+ cpu's, and also the stepping, I know there's a ThoroughbredA and a Thoroughbred B stepping. It doesn't appear that WCPUID can tell me directly, though perhaps its model# and stepping codes will tell me and someone can interpret them for me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

P.S. How much Palomino stock is still in the channel, if you order from a high volume retailer? Is it more likely to help you get a newer core because of stock turnover?

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