AMD Athlon X4 870K, 4-core, 3.7 GHz (Godavari) Socket FM2 + - Low-Noise [AD870KXBJCSBX]

Although the AMD Athlon X4 870K has to get as pure CPU without integrated graphics unit, he is technically one of the top models of the latest generation APU named Godavari, a refresh of the preceding Kaveri APUs. The new JC-Stepping continues to use the Kaveri-based, however, thanks to the optimized manufacturing process increased clock rates for the processor and graphics part with improved overall efficiency.

The 870K is doing for those buyers who wish to relocate to the modern FM2 + platform and want to supplement the low cost CPU with a dedicated graphics card. The revised peak CPU reverts to 4 MB L2 cache and uses two of the revised Steamroller modules (total 4 CPU cores), which are characterized by an increased per-clock performance and extensive feature range, such as AES encryption, AMD-V virtualization technology or SSE and AVX instruction set extensions.

The fabricated chip in 28 nm clocked into the basic level with 3900 MHz and can increase via Turbo Core 3.0 under load and the clock of single cores up to 4,100 MHz. Since it is a Black Edition, also the uncomplicated overclocking via the unlocked multiplier is possible, although this would involve the loss of warranty. In addition, the processor with a TDP of 95 watts more important functions combined in yet to the formerly separately vorfand in the chipset on the motherboard, such as the memory controller with a native support for DDR3 memory up to 2133 MHz clock.

This boxed version of the processor include a matching low-noise CPU cooler AMD supplied.

Note: To use a Godavari APU / CPU a FM2 + -Mainboard is mandatory

Technical details:

    Type: AMD Athlon X4 870K
    Steamroller / Godavari
    Production: 28 nm
    CPU cores: 4 (2 Steamroller modules)
    CPU clock: 3.9 GHz
    Turbo mode (max.): 4.1 GHz
    Level 2 cache: 4 MB
    Storage Controller: internal
    Memory channels: 2
    Memory Standard: DDR3 (up to 2133 MHz)
    TDP: 95 Watt
    Socket compatibility: FM2 +
    Particularities:
    Improved AMD low-noise CPU cooler included
    4 cores: good desktop performance
    CPU Features: SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, NX bit, AMD64, Cool'n'Quiet
    AVX instruction set (Advanced Vector Extensions)
    AES encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard)
    AMD-V (virtualization technology)
    Turbo Core 3.0: automatic boost in clock speed
    free multiplier: uncomplicated overclocking