AMD A8-7650K socket: Socket FM2+
The AMD A8-7650K uses the Socket FM2+ socket on FM2+ boards. It is a quad core Kaveri APU at 3.3 GHz and 95 W with Radeon R7 graphics for budget desktops.
- Socket
- Socket FM2+
- Launched
- January 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 95 W
- Codename
- Kaveri
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD A8
- Clocks
- 3.3 / 3.8 GHz
AMD A8-7650K specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Steamroller (Kaveri) cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 3.3 GHz base, up to 3.8 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 (6 CU, 720 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Cooler in the box | Yes (stock cooler) |
| Package | Socket FM2+ (PGA, 906 contacts) |
| Launch price | $152 launch price |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A8-7650K 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 A8-7650K is
The A8-7650K brings Kaveri to FM2+ for budget towers with DDR3. It launched in January 2015 with a 3.3 GHz base and up to 3.8 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 steady clocks suit everyday apps. Four threads cover foreground tasks plus background updates.
Radeon R7 graphics with 6 compute units at 720 MHz drive displays and light 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 budget builds with SSD boot drives. The 95 W rating fits standard towers. A stock cooler ships in the box. Reviewers praised its value against low end discrete combos in 2015.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A8-7650K fits Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards with DDR3 slots. A88X, A78 and A68H boards list the chip with display outputs for R7 graphics. Makers add Kaveri IDs with 2015 BIOS builds.
FM2 boards lack support for this Steamroller 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 rather than a new platform. 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 and leave the slot free. 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 the box. Towers help hold boost during longer sessions.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD Athlon X4 830 drops graphics for a lower price with similar cores. The AMD A8-7670K refreshes the same slot to higher clocks at the same 95 W. Both share FM2+ boards.
Godavari A10 APUs move the same towers to faster graphics where listed.
Past FM2+ budget desktops use AM4. The A8-7650K covers 2015 towers where four cores with R7 must deploy at entry cost.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A8-7650K use?
It uses Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards with DDR3.
How many cores does the A8-7650K have?
Four cores and four threads, with 3.3 GHz base and 3.8 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the A8-7650K include?
Radeon R7 graphics with 6 compute units.
What memory does the A8-7650K support?
DDR3-2133 in two channels.
When did the A8-7650K launch?
January 2015 with Kaveri desktop parts.
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