Socket AM3+ vs Socket AM4

Primary details

Comparing Socket AM4 and Socket AM3+ 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	Zen (2017−2020)	Bulldozer
Release date	no data	no data
Current price	$7.14	$33

Detailed specifications

Socket AM4 and Socket AM3+ 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 AM4 and Socket AM3+ 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 AM4	Socket AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)	105 W105,000 mW 0.141 hp 0.105 kW	220 W220,000 mW 0.295 hp 0.22 kW

Pros & cons summary

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Power consumption (TDP)

105 Watt

220 Watt

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