AMD A8-7680 socket: Socket FM2+
The AMD A8-7680 uses the Socket FM2+ socket on FM2+ boards. It is a quad core Carrizo APU with Radeon R7 graphics for budget desktops.
- Socket
- Socket FM2+
- Launched
- October 26, 2018
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 45 W
- Codename
- Carrizo
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD A8
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 3.8 GHz
AMD A8-7680 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Excavator (Carrizo) cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB L2 (1 MB per core, no L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 for graphics, PCIe 2.0 for general links |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R7 Series |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | Socket FM2+ (PGA, 906 contacts) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A8-7680 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 A8-7680 is
The A8-7680 scales Excavator to four cores without multithreading. It launched on 26 October 2018 with a 3.5 GHz base and up to 3.8 GHz boost at 45 W. AMD targets office towers that need four real cores with graphics on a small budget.
Four megabytes of L2 with 1 MB per core feed multitasking without L3. The steady clocks suit office suites and light photo work. Four threads keep foreground and background tasks apart.
Radeon R7 graphics cover displays and light gaming without a discrete card. The process is 28 nm on a 246 mm2 die. The multiplier is unlocked for tuning where boards allow it. DDR3 in two channels supports up to 64 GB on capable boards.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A8-7680 fits Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards only. A88X boards pair DDR3 slots with display outputs for R7 graphics. Makers list it with mid 2018 BIOS builds that add late Carrizo IDs.
Early FM2+ boards may need an update before posting. FM2 boards lack the extra pins for full support. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide details generation rules.
Single socket desktops are the deployment. Growth means another FM2+ quad core on the same board rather than a new platform.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3 in two channels up to 64 GB covers budget builds with integrated graphics. Dual channel operation lifts R7 frame rates in particular. Start with 8 GB for office use.
PCIe 3.0 for graphics with 2.0 for general links allows a discrete GPU later where play grows. Most builds skip discrete cards and use R7 for daily work. FCH lanes add storage and USB.
Cooling follows the 48 by 96 mm FM2+ pattern in the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. A 45 W stock cooler suffices for office loads. Towers help hold boost during longer exports.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD A6-7480 drops to two cores with R5 graphics at the same 45 W for cheaper office nodes. Athlon X4 parts without graphics suit headless builds where listed. Both share FM2+ boards.
AM4 APUs with DDR4 move newer fleets to current memory. They require new boards and DIMMs.
Past FM2+ budget AMD desktops use AM4. The A8-7680 covers quad core office towers where graphics must stay integrated.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A8-7680 use?
It uses Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards.
How many cores does the A8-7680 have?
Four cores without multithreading give four threads. Base is 3.5 GHz with boost to 3.8 GHz.
Which graphics does the A8-7680 include?
Radeon R7 graphics for office displays and light play.
What memory does the A8-7680 support?
DDR3 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the A8-7680 launch?
26 October 2018 with late Carrizo FM2+ parts.
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