AMD A6-7470K socket: Socket FM2+

What the A6-7470K is

The A6-7470K is a two core, two thread desktop APU from Godavari. It launched in February 2016 with a 3.7 GHz base and up to 4.0 GHz boost at 65 W. Two Steamroller cores with an unlocked multiplier cover budget tuning builds where high dual core clocks matter.

Cache size is omitted here because opened sources disagree on L2 for this SKU, with comparison tables carrying a single 4 MB value across all rows. Two cores with Radeon R5 graphics suit office towers with light play. The 3.7 GHz base gives strong single thread pace for its year.

Radeon R5 Series with 256 shaders up to 800 MHz drives office displays with DirectX 12 support. Hardware video keeps streaming smooth. Gamers pair it with a discrete card for heavier titles, using integrated output for setup.

On 28 nm the 7470K solders? No, it sockets to FM2+ with µPGA mounting for cooler swaps. The socket file uses Godavari spelling, while TechPowerUp writes Godaveri for the same silicon, which this page notes without changing the required codename. Unlocked multiplier allows tuning on A88X boards.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The 7470K fits Socket FM2+ on A88X, A85X, A78 and A68H boards. Makers list Godavari APUs on FM2+ CPU support pages with DDR3 guidance. BIOS updates add Godavari where boards launched with Kaveri.

Boards wire dual channel DDR3-2133 for graphics bandwidth. Entry towers use integrated R5 output for two displays. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers FM2+ generations.

The A10-7860K on the same socket adds two cores for multitasking. The Athlon X4 845 trims graphics where a discrete card is planned.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

DDR3-2133 in two channels is the memory pace for Godavari APUs. Two matched modules near 34.1 GB per sec help R5 graphics most. Faster modules may run beyond spec where boards allow it.

Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes feed a single graphics slot for budget gaming towers. Integrated R5 covers second displays. SSDs through SATA or board M.2 cover boot speed.

Sixty five watts work with stock 95 W class coolers on FM2+ retention. Tuning headroom needs a tower cooler. Case airflow decides sustained boost.

Upgrade paths

On the same socket the A10-7860K adds cores for multitasking, while the A10-7890K adds clocks and graphics. Both reuse board and DDR3.

Past FM2+ the move is AM4 with DDR4. Most owners add an SSD and memory before APU swaps.