Mechanical compatibility has been confirmed and it is possible for AM3+ CPUs to fit in AM3 boards, provided they can supply enough peak current.

Can a AM3+ fit in a AM3?

Mechanical compatibility has been confirmed and it is possible for AM3+ CPUs to fit in AM3 boards, provided they can supply enough peak current.

What RAM does AM3 support?

Support For DDR3 RAM And Socket AM3 The memory controller in the Phenom II supports DDR2 modules at clock rates of up to 1066 MHz. The upcoming AM3 model includes DDR3 support as well: at a minimum, AMD plans to support DDR3-1333 in this new offering.

Is AMD Ryzen AM3+?

Are Ryzen Processors Compatible With the AM3+ Socket? No. All Ryzen processors use am4 sockets and are not compatible with motherboards that either feature the am3+ socket or the am3 socket.

Is AM3 compatible with AM4?

Splendid. AM3 can go into AM3+, AMD 3+ cannot go into AM3 or AM4.

What processor family uses AM3+?

What processor family uses the AM3+ socket? AMD FX.

When did AMD FX 8350 come out?

The AMD FX-8350 was a desktop processor with 8 cores, launched in October 2012. It is part of the FX lineup, using the Vishera architecture with Socket AM3+.

Is i5 better than Ryzen 5?

AMD Ryzen 5 processors are generally slightly less powerful than i5 processors. They have a clock speed of up to 4.4GHz, compared to the 4.6GHz of the i5. But they do have twice as many threads.

What socket is Ryzen 5?

Socket AM4
Learn more about the Ryzen 5 1600X

CPU Socket Type CPU Socket Type	Socket AM4
Manufacturing Tech Manufacturing Tech	14nm
64-Bit Support 64-Bit Support	Yes
Memory Types	DDR4 2667
Memory Channel	2

Is AM3 and FM2 the same?

The AM3+ socket handles faster processors than the FM2/FM2+ socket. But for your uses, go for which ever you get the best price on. The APUs that fit the FM2+ socket have an on-die GPU. You wouldn’t have to buy a discrete gfx card with one of them.

Is AM4 future proof?

If AMD is your thing, it might be better to wait for an AM5 motherboard, as manufacturers will likely stop creating supporting hardware for AM4. On the other hand, you’ll still be set for the next few years if you go for a very high-end AM4 CPU/motherboard as it’s still amazing hardware.

Can AM3+ fit in AM4?