AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 socket: Socket AM2
The AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 uses the Socket AM2 socket. It is a 125 W unlocked dual-core Windsor enthusiast part at 2.8 GHz with 2x1 MB of L2 cache for flagship towers.
- Socket
- Socket AM2
- Launched
- May 2006
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 125 W
- Codename
- Windsor
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon 64 FX
- Clocks
- 2.8 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Windsor cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 (2x1 MB) |
| Default TDP | 125 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | Socket AM2 (940 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 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 FX-62 is
The AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 is a 2.8 GHz unlocked dual-core enthusiast processor from May 2006. It runs two K8 cores at 2.8 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 1 MB of L2 per core on a 90 nm process. Power is rated at 125 W on Socket AM2.
The FX-62 led the Socket AM2 FX line on a 1000 MT/s HyperTransport link with a 14x unlocked multiplier at about 1031 dollars launch price. It exists because enthusiasts wanted the fastest single-socket Windsor dual core with an unlocked multiplier and DDR2 memory.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The FX-62 drops into Socket AM2 enthusiast boards with DDR2 memory and a BIOS that lists Windsor FX dual cores. Boards need voltage regulator support for the 125 W envelope. 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 through the on-chip controller.
HyperTransport at 1000 MT/s links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is a 125 W rated AM2 heatsink on the 48 × 96 mm mount, with CoolnQuiet trimming draw at idle.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM2 the upgrade is Brisbane or later dual cores on the same board for lower power, or the AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ at 2.6 GHz for a locked lower cost dual core. The AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 at 2.6 GHz serves Socket 939 DDR towers. 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 FX-62 use?
Socket AM2, on enthusiast DDR2 boards with Windsor FX support.
How many cores does the Athlon 64 FX-62 have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.8 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core and an unlocked multiplier.
What memory works with the Athlon 64 FX-62?
DDR2 in two channels through the on-chip controller.
Sources and verification
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