Socket FM2+ vs Socket AM3+
Primary details
Comparing Socket AM3+ and Socket FM2+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | not rated | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Bulldozer | Steamroller |
| Release date | no data | no data |
| Current price | $33 | $30 |
Detailed specifications
Socket AM3+ and Socket FM2+ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| 64 bit support | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Socket AM3+ and Socket FM2+ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Socket | Socket AM3+ | Socket FM2+ |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 W220,000 mW 0.295 hp 0.22 kW | 95 W95,000 mW 0.127 hp 0.095 kW |
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