AMD A10-7700K socket: Socket FM2+
The AMD A10-7700K uses the Socket FM2+ socket on FM2+ boards. It is an unlocked quad Kaveri APU from 3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz at 95 W with Radeon R7 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FM2+
- Launched
- January 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 95 W
- Codename
- Kaveri
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD A10
- Clocks
- 3.4 / 3.8 GHz
AMD A10-7700K specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Steamroller (Kaveri) cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 3.4 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz turbo |
| 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 from the APU |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R7 Graphics (6 GPU cores, 720 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | Socket FM2+ (PGA, 906 contacts) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A10-7700K 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 A10-7700K is
The A10-7700K is an unlocked Kaveri quad on Socket FM2+ for budget tuning rigs with graphics. It runs 4 Steamroller cores and 4 threads at 3.4 GHz base with turbo to 3.8 GHz. Four megabytes of L2 cache cover games. Power is 95 W on 28 nm from January 2014. The K suffix opens the multiplier.
Stock clocks trail the 7850K while tuning headroom stays open on A88X boards. Radeon R7 with 6 GPU cores at 720 MHz plays older titles without a card. Four threads handle gaming with background tasks. The 95 W envelope needs tower cooling even at stock.
DDR3-2133 over two channels feeds cores and graphics best. Boxed packs target DIY builders. Buyers pick the 7700K where unlocked Kaveri with R7 must cost less than the 7850K flagship.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7700K fits Socket FM2+ on A88X boards with tuning BIOS options. A78 boards boot it with less headroom. DDR3-2133 DIMMs unlock full R7 speed. A discrete card is optional for heavier games.
Dual channel fast DDR3 decides R7 frame rates. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers AMD pairing. FM2 boards never accept Kaveri.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3-2133 over two channels suits tuning rigs with SSDs. Fast pairs lift R7 minimums. DDR3-1866 works where modules exist.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the APU feeds one mainstream card. Dual graphics pairing with select Radeons is possible. Chipset lanes handle storage.
Cooling uses the FM2+ mount with towers for lifts past stock. The boxed cooler handles default clocks. Watch VRM heat on budget boards.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD A10-7800 at 3.5 GHz with 65 W tuning nearby saves power, while the AMD Athlon X4 860K at 3.7 GHz headless above trades graphics for clocks. All share FM2+ boards.
Godavari K parts cover newer tuning builds. The 7700K holds launch era unlocked R7 Kaveri duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A10-7700K use?
It uses Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards.
How many cores does the A10-7700K have?
Four cores and four threads at 3.4 GHz base with turbo to 3.8 GHz.
Is the A10-7700K unlocked?
Yes, the multiplier is unlocked.
Which graphics does the A10-7700K include?
AMD Radeon R7 Graphics with 6 GPU cores at 720 MHz.
Sources and verification
- AMD Revolutionizes Compute with 2014 A-Series APUs (AMD press, 7700K specs)
- AMD A10-7800 and A8-7600 APUs for DIY market (AMD press, family data)
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