AMD A10-7870K socket: Socket FM2+
The AMD A10-7870K uses the Socket FM2+ socket on FM2+ boards. It is a quad core Godavari flagship APU at 3.9 GHz and 95 W with Radeon R7 graphics for budget gaming towers.
- Socket
- Socket FM2+
- Launched
- May 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 95 W
- Codename
- Godavari
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD A10
- Clocks
- 3.9 / 4.1 GHz
AMD A10-7870K specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Steamroller (Godavari) cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 3.9 GHz base, up to 4.1 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 A10-7870K 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 A10-7870K is
The A10-7870K brings Godavari to FM2+ as the Kaveri refresh flagship for budget gaming towers with DDR3. It launched in May 2015 with a 3.9 GHz base and up to 4.1 GHz boost at 95 W. AMD targets home desktops that need four fast cores with graphics on one chip.
Four megabytes of L2 carry games and multitasking without L3. The high base clock keeps frame pacing steady. Four threads cover play plus background tasks.
Radeon R7 graphics drive displays and online games without a discrete card. The process is 28 nm. 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 gaming PCs at modest settings. The 95 W rating fits standard towers. AMD later bundles a near silent 125 W thermal solution with the chip for quieter rooms.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A10-7870K 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 gaming builds with integrated graphics. Dual channel operation lifts R7 frame rates. Start with 8 GB for play.
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 ships in most boxes. Towers help hold boost.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD A8-7670K trims to lower clocks for cheaper towers. The AMD Athlon X4 880K drops graphics for higher CPU clocks with a discrete card. Both share FM2+ boards.
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Past FM2+ gaming towers use AM4. The A10-7870K covers 2015 builds where flagship FM2+ graphics must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A10-7870K use?
It uses Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards with DDR3.
How many cores does the A10-7870K have?
Four cores and four threads, with 3.9 GHz base and 4.1 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the A10-7870K include?
Radeon R7 graphics for displays and light play.
What memory does the A10-7870K support?
DDR3-2133 in two channels.
When did the A10-7870K launch?
May 2015 with Godavari desktop parts.
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