AMD PRO A10-8850B socket: Socket FM2+
The AMD PRO A10-8850B uses the Socket FM2+ socket on FM2+ boards. It is a quad core Godavari PRO flagship APU at 3.9 GHz and 95 W with DDR3 and R7 graphics for business desktops.
- Socket
- Socket FM2+
- Launched
- September 29, 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 95 W
- Codename
- Godavari
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD PRO A10
- Clocks
- 3.9 / 4.1 GHz
AMD PRO A10-8850B 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 | Locked |
| Package | Socket FM2+ (PGA, 906 contacts) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD PRO A10-8850B 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 PRO A10-8850B is
The PRO A10-8850B brings Godavari to FM2+ as the flagship business APU with DDR3. It launched on September 29, 2015 with a 3.9 GHz base and up to 4.1 GHz boost at 95 W. AMD targets office fleets that need the fastest FM2+ cores with graphics and stable drivers.
Four megabytes of L2 carry office suites, browser tabs and light databases without L3. The high base clock keeps work responsive. Four threads separate foreground tasks from agents.
Radeon R7 graphics drive dual displays and video calls without a discrete card. The process is 28 nm on a 245 mm2 die. The multiplier is locked on PRO parts. DDR3-2133 in two channels feeds CPU and graphics.
IT teams value the PRO label for image stability across quarters. One driver pack spans many desks, which shortens qualification for OS patches. The 95 W rating fits standard towers with steady airflow.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The PRO A10-8850B fits Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards with DDR3 slots. Business boards list PRO APUs with full display outputs. Consumer boards may boot it where listed, but management needs business firmware.
2015 BIOS builds carry Godavari IDs on FM2+ boards. AM4 boards cannot take this PGA chip. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers matching.
Single socket business towers are the target. Another FM2+ APU can follow on the same board where listed. TPM headers support encryption where policy calls for it.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3-2133 in two channels suits business desktops with SSDs. Matched pairs help R7 graphics. Start with 8 GB for task work and 16 GB for heavy use.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the APU covers board devices per FM2+ layout. Integrated R7 leaves the main slot free. Chipset lanes add storage and USB.
Cooling uses the FM2+ mount from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. A 95 W stock cooler runs with front to back airflow. Keep filters clean.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD PRO A10-8750B drops to 3.6 GHz base at 65 W for slim fleets. The AMD A10-7870K gives home users similar clocks without PRO firmware. Both share FM2+ boards.
Dual core PRO A6-8550B suits entry desks where listed.
Past FM2+ business towers move to AM4 Ryzen PRO. The PRO A10-8850B covers DDR3 offices where flagship FM2+ cores must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD PRO A10-8850B use?
It uses Socket FM2+ on FM2+ boards with DDR3.
How many cores does the PRO A10-8850B have?
Four cores and four threads, with 3.9 GHz base and 4.1 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the PRO A10-8850B include?
Radeon R7 graphics for office displays.
What memory does the PRO A10-8850B support?
DDR3-2133 in two channels.
When did the PRO A10-8850B launch?
September 29, 2015 with Godavari PRO parts.
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