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

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49CPUAMD A8-6500B APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock3.5–4.1 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark2,11850CPUAMD A8-6500T APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / —Clock2.1–3.1 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark1,98351CPUAMD PRO A6-8550BR5, 6 Compute Cores 2C+4GCores / threads2 / —Clock3.7–4.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,88252CPUAMD A6-7470KRadeon R5, 6 Compute Cores 2C+4GCores / threads2 / —Clock3.7–4.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,79953CPUAMD A6-8550Radeon R5, 6 Compute Cores 2C+4GCores / threads2 / —Clock3.7–4.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,76254CPUAMD A6-7480Radeon R5, 8 Compute Cores 2C+6GCores / threads2 / —Clock3.5–3.8 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,74955CPUAMD PRO A4-8350BR5, 6 Compute Cores 2C+4GCores / threads2 / —Clock3.5–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,69056CPUAMD A6-7400K APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.5–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,68557CPUAMD A6 PRO-7400BGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.5–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,61558CPUAMD A6-6420K APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock4.0–4.2 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,59359CPUAMD A6-6400B APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.9–4.1 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,57360CPUAMD A6-6420B APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock4.0–4.2 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,55061CPUAMD A4-7300 APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.8–4.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,54362CPUAMD A4-6320 APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.8–4.0 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,53263CPUAMD A10-6790B APURadeon HD 8670DCores / threads4 / —Clock4.0–4.3 GHzTDP100 WCPU Mark1,51564CPUAMD A4 PRO-7350BGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.4–3.8 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,51265CPUAMD A6-6400K APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.9–4.1 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,49566CPUAMD A6-5400B APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.6–3.8 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,46967CPUAMD A4-6300 APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.7–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,44268CPUAMD A4-5300 APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.4–3.7 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,36169CPUAMD Athlon X2 340 Dual CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.2–3.6 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,33470CPUAMD Athlon X2 450Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.5–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,29571CPUAMD A6-5400K APUGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock3.6–3.8 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,28772CPUAMD Sempron 240Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / —Clock2.9–3.3 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,278