AMD Athlon 5370 socket: Socket AM1
The AMD Athlon 5370 uses the Socket AM1 socket on AM1 boards. It is a quad core Kabini APU at 2.2 GHz and 25 W with Radeon R3 graphics for OEM desktops.
- Socket
- Socket AM1
- Launched
- April 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 25 W
- Codename
- Kabini
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon
- Clocks
- 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon 5370 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 25 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1600, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 4 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R3 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM1 (PGA721) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Athlon 5370 needs a motherboard with a Socket AM1 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket AM1 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket AM1 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 721 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 35 mm |
| Introduced | April 2014 |
| Memory | DDR3-1333 and 1600, single channel |
| Cooler mounting holes | Small stock cooler (boxed packs) |
What the Athlon 5370 is
The Athlon 5370 tops AM1 clocks on Socket AM1 for OEM desktops. It runs 4 Jaguar cores and 4 threads at a fixed 2.2 GHz with 2 MB of L2 cache. Power is 25 W on 28 nm. The OEM tag marks system builder channels rather than retail boxes.
The 2.2 GHz fixed clock leads all AM1 parts in single thread response. Four threads cover family desktops sold complete with Windows. The 25 W envelope fits the same slim OEM cases as slower quads. Socketed boards still allow later swaps within AM1.
Radeon R3 graphics drive bundled monitors for office and school contracts. DDR3-1600 over one channel feeds the SoC. Buyers meet it inside complete OEM systems where the fastest AM1 clock wins bids.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5370 fits Socket AM1 on OEM AM1 boards with current BIOS builds. System builders validate fixed drive images with the chip. Retail AM1 boards boot it where the BIOS lists OEM steppings.
Single channel DDR3 is fixed. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers SoC sockets. FM2+ boards never accept Kabini silicon.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3-1600 over a single channel suits OEM family desktops. Factory 4 GB to 8 GB configs cover school contracts. One channel is the whole memory system.
PCIe 2.0 with 4 lanes from the SoC feeds a low profile slot on some OEM boards. Most OEM builds rely on R3 graphics. SSD options in newer images lift fixed clock feel.
Cooling uses OEM 25 W heatsinks with slim case airflow. The locked multiplier keeps fleet thermals steady.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD Athlon 5350 at 2.05 GHz below covers retail with boxed coolers, while the AMD Athlon 5150 at 1.6 GHz saves cost. All share AM1 boards.
AM4 replaced the platform. The 5370 holds top OEM clocks on AM1 where bids specify speed.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Athlon 5370 use?
It uses Socket AM1 on OEM AM1 boards.
How many cores does the Athlon 5370 have?
Four cores and four threads at 2.2 GHz with 2 MB of L2 cache.
Which graphics does the Athlon 5370 include?
AMD Radeon R3 for bundled monitors.
When did the Athlon 5370 launch?
April 2014 with OEM AM1 systems.
Sources and verification
- Socket AM1 (Wikipedia, APU table)
- AMD Athlon 5350 APU specifications (AMD archive, Kabini family data)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .