Socket AM4

Socket AM4
Type PGA-ZIF
Chip form factors PGA
Contacts 1331
Processors
Predecessor AM3+

This article is part of the CPU socket series

AM4 is a socket from AMD for future CPUs based on the Zen architecture.[1][2] It has 1331 pin count and will be the first from AMD to support DDR4-compatible memory as well as achieve unified compatibility between high-end CPUs (currently using Socket AM3+) and AMD's lower-end APUs (on various other sockets).[3][4] As of June 2015, AMD products roadmaps point to AM4 instead of the previously expected FM3 socket.[5]

The previous generation of coolers for AM2, AM3, AM3+, FM2, and FM2+ is incompatible with AM4,[6] despite initial reports.[7] However, some manufacturers are reported to be offering AM4 CPU cooler upgrade kits.[8]

Features

Chipsets

The AM4 socket will be paired with 4 new chipsets. While the processors announced for this socket have been designed as systems on a chip, with the traditional northbridge and southbridge on board the processor, the motherboard chipset will increase the number of PCI Express lanes and other connectivity options.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Tyson, Mark (5 September 2016). "7th Generation AMD A-Series desktop PC systems start to ship". Hexus. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  2. ↑ Mah Ung, Gordon (5 September 2016). "AMD's new Bristol Ridge processor is faster and more power efficient". PC World. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "AMD's 2016-2017 x86 Roadmap: Zen Is In, Skybridge Is Out". Anandtech.com. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
  4. ↑ MujtabaHassan, Hassan (2015-05-07). "AMD Confirms x86 Zen Based Enthusiast FX CPUs and 7th Generation APUs in 2016 - Compatible With AM4 Socket". WCCFtech. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
  5. ↑ Shilov, Anton (2015-06-12). "AMD set to release first 'Zen'-based microprocessors in late 2016 – document". KitGuru. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
  6. ↑ Peak, Sebastian (19 September 2016). "AMD's Upcoming Socket AM4 Pictured with 1331 Pins". PC Perspective. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  7. ↑ http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-Cooling/Report-AMD-Socket-AM4-Compatible-Existing-AM2AM3-Coolers
  8. 1 2 3 Moammer, Khalid. "AMD Zen CPU & AM4 Socket Pictured – PGA Design With 1331 Pins Confirmed". WCCFtech. Retrieved 2016-09-16.


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