AMD A8-7670K socket: Socket FM2+
The AMD A8-7670K uses the Socket FM2+ socket on FM2+ boards. It is a quad core Godavari APU at 3.6 GHz and 95 W with Radeon R7 graphics for budget desktops.
- Socket
- Socket FM2+
- Launched
- July 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 95 W
- Codename
- Godavari
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD A8
- Clocks
- 3.6 / 3.9 GHz
AMD A8-7670K specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Steamroller (Godavari) cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 3.6 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB L2 (no L3) |
| Default TDP | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-2133, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes (CPU only) |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | Socket FM2+ (PGA, 906 contacts) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A8-7670K needs a motherboard with a Socket FM2+ socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket FM2+ chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket FM2+ at a glance
| Type | PGA, 906 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | 2014 |
| Memory | DDR3-2133, two channels, ECC not supported |
| Cooler mounting holes | 48 × 96 mm |
What the A8-7670K is
The A8-7670K brings Godavari to FM2+ as a Kaveri refresh for budget towers with DDR3. It launched in July 2015 with a 3.6 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz boost at 95 W. AMD targets home desktops that need four cores with graphics on one chip.
Four megabytes of L2 carry office work and light play without L3. The higher base clock lifts responsiveness over the 7650K. Four threads cover foreground tasks plus background updates.
Radeon R7 graphics drive displays and online games without a discrete card. The process is 28 nm on a 245 mm2 die. The multiplier is unlocked for tuning where boards allow it. DDR3-2133 in two channels feeds CPU and graphics.
Shops value the part for family PCs that play online titles at modest settings. The 95 W rating fits standard towers. AMD prices the chip near $118 for launch builders.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A8-7670K fits Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards with DDR3 slots. A88X and A78 boards list the chip with display outputs for R7 graphics. Makers add Godavari IDs with mid 2015 BIOS builds.
Boards need official support before posting, so check the CPU list first. FM2 boards lack support for this part. AM4 boards cannot take this PGA chip. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide details matching.
Single socket desktops are the deployment. Growth means another FM2+ APU on the same board. Display outputs follow the board rear.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3-2133 in two channels covers budget builds with integrated graphics. Dual channel operation lifts R7 frame rates. Start with 8 GB for home use.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the APU allows a discrete GPU later where play grows. Most builds use R7 daily. Chipset lanes add storage and USB.
Cooling follows the 48 by 96 mm FM2+ pattern in the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. A 95 W stock cooler suffices with airflow. Towers help hold boost.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD A8-7650K gives Kaveri cores at lower clocks for similar towers. The AMD A10-7870K moves to flagship clocks with faster graphics. Both share FM2+ boards.
Athlon X4 870K drops graphics for higher CPU clocks where a discrete card exists.
Past FM2+ budget desktops use AM4. The A8-7670K covers 2015 towers where refreshed quad cores with R7 must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A8-7670K use?
It uses Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards with DDR3.
How many cores does the A8-7670K have?
Four cores and four threads, with 3.6 GHz base and 3.9 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the A8-7670K include?
Radeon R7 graphics for displays and light play.
What memory does the A8-7670K support?
DDR3-2133 in two channels.
When did the A8-7670K launch?
July 2015 with Godavari desktop parts.
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