AMD processor platform

Processors for FM2

Explore 75 processors recorded for the FM2 platform and compare their generations, core counts and performance results in one place. Use this index to understand the available upgrade range before checking board-level support for a specific CPU.

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Selection guide

Choosing a CPU for FM2

This FM2 page groups 75 processors recorded for the platform. Use the performance ranking to find strong candidates, then verify chipset, BIOS revision, power limits and memory support on the motherboard support page before buying; a matching socket name alone does not guarantee full compatibility.

1 brands 2–4 cores 2,518 average CPU Mark 45.00–100.00 W TDP

Motherboard support

Confirm that the exact board model, chipset and BIOS revision support the chosen FM2 processor.

Power and cooling

Check real board power limits, VRM capability and cooler capacity rather than relying on TDP alone.

Upgrade value

Compare the cost of the fastest sensible same-platform CPU with moving to a newer board and memory platform.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the FM2 socket?

It is the mechanical and electrical interface between a processor and motherboard. This page groups CPUs recorded by CPULoom for the FM2 platform.

Will every FM2 CPU work in any motherboard with that socket?

Not necessarily. Chipset, BIOS revision, processor-generation support and board power limits can differ, so check the motherboard manufacturer’s official CPU support list.

What is the best CPU for FM2?

The performance ranking highlights the highest stored CPU Mark results, but the best choice also depends on workload, budget, motherboard capability, cooling and power use.

Can I change CPU socket without replacing the motherboard?

Usually not. The socket is part of the motherboard, so moving to another socket requires a compatible board and may also require different memory or cooling hardware.

This summary is calculated from processor records linked to the category. Performance results are broad comparison indicators and can vary with system, power and cooling. Latest data update:

Processor catalog

FM2

Showing 1–24 of 75

01CPUAMD PRO A10-8850BR7, 12 Compute Cores 4C+8GCores / threads4 / —Clock3.9–4.1 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,75202CPUAMD Athlon X4 845Graphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.5–3.8 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,75103CPUAMD Athlon X4 880KGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock4.0–4.2 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,66004CPUAMD A10-7890KRadeon R7, 12 Compute Cores 4C+8GCores / threads4 / —Clock4.1–4.3 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,61105CPUAMD A8-7680Radeon R7, 10 Compute Cores 4C+6GCores / threads4 / —Clock3.5–3.8 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark3,51006CPUAMD A10-7870KRadeon R7, 12 Compute Cores 4C+8GCores / threads4 / —Clock3.9–4.1 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,50807CPUAMD Athlon X4 870KGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.9–4.1 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,46708CPUAMD A10 PRO-7850B APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.7–4.0 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,43709CPUAMD Athlon X4 860KGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.7–4.0 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,41410CPUAMD A10-7850K APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.7–4.0 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,38911CPUAMD Athlon X4 840Graphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.1–3.8 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,33112CPUAMD A10 PRO-7800B APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.5–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,30313CPUAMD A8-7500Radeon R7, 10 Compute Cores 4C+6GCores / threads4 / —Clock3.0–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,30214CPUAMD A8-7670KRadeon R7, 10 Compute Cores 4C+6GCores / threads4 / —Clock3.6–3.9 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,28915CPUAMD PRO A8-8650BR7, 10 Compute Cores 4C+6GCores / threads4 / —Clock3.2–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,22616CPUAMD FX-770K Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.5–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,22517CPUAMD A10-7800 APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.5–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,21318CPUAMD A10-8750Radeon R7, 12 Compute Cores 4C+8GCores / threads4 / —Clock3.6–4.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,20419CPUAMD A8-7600 APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.1–3.8 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,20220CPUAMD A10-7700K APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.4–3.8 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark3,19321CPUAMD A10-7860KRadeon R7, 12 Compute Cores 4C+8GCores / threads4 / —Clock3.6–4.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,19222CPUAMD A10-6800K APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock4.1–4.4 GHzTDP100 WCPU Mark3,15223CPUAMD A8-7650KRadeon R7, 10 Compute Cores 4C+6GCores / threads4 / —Clock3.3–3.7 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark3,11824CPUAMD A10-6790K APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock4.0–4.3 GHzTDP100 WCPU Mark3,112