Socket AM3+ vs Socket SP3

Primary details

Comparing Socket SP3 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	Server	Desktop processor
Architecture codename	Zen, Zen 2, Zen 3	Bulldozer
Release date	16 May 2017 (7 years ago)	no data
Current price	$45	$26

Detailed specifications

Socket SP3 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	-	-
Windows 11 compatibility	-	no data
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Socket SP3 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	SP3	Socket AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)	120 W120,000 mW 0.161 hp 0.12 kW , 155 W155,000 mW 0.208 hp 0.155 kW , 180 W180,000 mW 0.241 hp 0.18 kW	220 W220,000 mW 0.295 hp 0.22 kW

Pros & cons summary

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Power consumption (TDP)

120 Watt

220 Watt

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