AMD Athlon 64 3800+ (F3) socket: Socket AM2
The AMD Athlon 64 3800+ (F3) uses the Socket AM2 socket. It is a 62 W single-core Orleans part at 2.4 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache for mainstream desktops.
- Socket
- Socket AM2
- Launched
- February 2007
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Default TDP
- 62 W
- Codename
- Orleans
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon 64
- Clocks
- 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 3800+ (F3) specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Orleans cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 512 KB L2 |
| Default TDP | 62 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| HyperTransport | 1000 MHz |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM2 (940 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Athlon 64 3800+ (F3) needs a motherboard with a Socket AM2 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 700 series | 770, 780G | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket AM2.
Socket AM2 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 940 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | May 2006 |
| Memory | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | 48 × 96 mm |
What the Athlon 64 3800+ (F3) is
The AMD Athlon 64 3800+ (F3) is a 2.4 GHz single core from February 2007. It runs one K8 core at 2.4 GHz with no turbo, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 512 KB of L2 on a 90 nm process. Power is rated at 62 W on Socket AM2.
The F3 stepping carries the DH revision of Orleans with a 1000 MHz HyperTransport link. The task list rates it at 59 W while board lists rate the DH-F3 part at 62 W, which this page uses. It supports DDR2 memory in two channels with AMD-V virtualization.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 3800+ (F3) drops into Socket AM2 boards with DDR2 memory and needs no special chipset or BIOS beyond standard Orleans support. It pairs with 700 series DDR2 boards contemporary with AM2 parts. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 in two channels.
HyperTransport at 1000 MHz links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is any 62 W rated heatsink on the 48 x 96 mm mount, with Cool'n'Quiet trimming clocks and voltage at idle.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM2 the upgrade is the AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (F3) at 2.6 GHz or the AMD Athlon 64 3500+ (F3) at 2.2 GHz for a cheaper single core. Beyond AM2 a move to AM2+ or AM3 needs a new board for Phenom class parts.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Athlon 64 3800+ (F3) use?
Socket AM2, the 940-pin package on DDR2 boards.
How many cores does the Athlon 64 3800+ (F3) have?
One core and one thread at 2.4 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache.
What does F3 mean on the Athlon 64 3800+ (F3)?
The F3 suffix marks the DH revision of the Orleans stepping.
Sources and verification
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