Socket AM3+

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Socket AM3+

Type	PGA-ZIF
Chip form factors	PGA
Contacts	942 (Socket) 938 (CPU)
FSB protocol	HyperTransport 3.1
FSB frequency	200 MHz System clock HyperTransport up to 3.2 GHz
Processors	Phenom II Athlon II FX
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AM3+ is a modification of the AM3 Socket designed for CPUs which use the AMD Bulldozer microarchitecture and retains compatibility with AM3 processors.^[1] The Vishera line of AMD CPUs also all utilize Socket AM3+.

The AM3+ Socket specification contains a few noteworthy design changes over its AM3 predecessor. The 942-pin socket count for the AM3+ is an increase of one over the AM3 Socket's 941-pin socket layout.^[2] The AM3+ Socket has larger pin socket diameter of 0.51 mm compared to 0.45 mm with the AM3 Socket. There is a faster serial link of 3400 kHz from the CPU to the power controller, compared to 400 kHz. The AM3+ Socket offers improved power regulation and power quality specifications, including an increased maximum current support of 145 A versus 110 A. There is also a redesigned CPU cooler retention harness allowing for slightly better airflow for CPU cooling, while retaining cooler backward compatibility.^[3]

Some manufacturers have brought AM3+ support to some of their AM3 motherboards via a simple BIOS upgrade.^[4] Mechanical compatibility has been confirmed and it's possible for AM3+ CPUs to fit in AM3 boards, provided they can supply enough peak current. Another issue is the use of the sideband temperature sensor interface for reading the temperature from the CPU. Therefore, some CPU PWM fan pins may only run at full speed. Also, certain power-saving features may not work, due to lack of support for rapid VCore switching.^[5]

References

↑ AMD Bulldozer CPUs get early motherboard support - News - PC & Tech Authority, Pcauthority.com.au, 2011-04-04, retrieved 2012-04-06
↑ AMD FX-8150 3.60 GHz with Windows Patches, TechPowerUp, 2012-02-13, retrieved 2012-04-06
↑ ASRock AMD Real AM3+ motherboards, www.asrock.com, retrieved 2012-04-06
↑ http://event.asus.com/2011/mb/AM3_PLUS_Ready/
↑ Cebit: ASRock zeigt eine Reihe an AM3+ Mainboards mit alten Chipsätzen, PCTreiber.Net, 2011, retrieved 2012-01-10

v t e AMD CPU sockets

Desktop sockets	Super Socket 7 Slot A Socket A Socket 754 Socket 939 Socket AM2 Socket AM2+ Socket AM3 Socket AM3+ Socket FM1 Socket FM2 Socket FM2+

Mobile sockets	Socket A Socket 563 Socket 754 Socket S1 Socket FS1

Server sockets	Socket A Socket 940 Socket F Socket F+ Socket G3 (cancelled) Socket G34 Socket C32

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