Here is an eight-core Socket AM3+ CPU from AMD running at 3500 MHz with a turbo frequency of 4000 MHz. This one is known as the FX-8320. AMD's part number is FD8320FRW8KHK.
It uses the "Vishera" core and 32 nanometer traces. It includes 8MB of L2 cache, plus 8MB of L3 cache. It includes its own memory controller for DDR3 SDRAM with a 2.6 GHz Hyper Transport Link. It draws 125W of power.
This CPU is compatible with most AMD socket AM3+ systems (and many socket AM3 desktop systems), but the buyer should check their system documentation for compatibility. . Here is a link to a partial list of motherboards which support this CPU. A BIOS upgrade may be necessary. If you are not sure, ask me. I would rather tell you "no" than waste our time for a return over compatibility.
You will receive only the CPU as pictured here, but not the exact one. A heatsink and a fan are required but not included with this item. If you need a small tube of thermal paste, just let me know at the time of payment.
Your CPU will arrive working with all pins straight and as pictured. I have made sure it will drop into a socket AM3+, and have inserted the pins in a protective foam pad and enclosed it in a plastic clamshell for shipping.
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| General information | |
| Type | CPU / Microprocessor |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Family | AMD FX-Series |
| Model number ? | FX-8320 |
| CPU part numbers |
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| Frequency ? | 3500 MHz |
| Turbo frequency | 3700 MHz (more than 4 cores) [1] 4000 MHz (4 cores or less) |
| Boosted P states [2] | #1: 4000 MHz, 1.425V #2: 3700 MHz, 1.4125V |
| Bus speed ? | One 2600 MHz 16-bit HyperTransport link |
| Package | 940-pin organic micro Pin Grid Array (UOC940) Pb-free |
| Socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Weight [2] | 1.4oz / 38.4g (CPU) 1lb 5.6oz / 612.2g (box) |
| Fan/heatsink | AV-Z7UH40Q001 |
| Introduction date | October 23, 2012 |
| Price at introduction | $169 |
| Architecture / Microarchitecture | |
| Microarchitecture | Piledriver |
| Platform | Volan |
| Processor core ? | Vishera |
| Core stepping ? | OR-C0 |
| CPUID | 600F20 |
| Manufacturing process | 0.032 micron |
| Data width | 64 bit |
| The number of CPU cores | 8 |
| The number of threads | 8 |
| Floating Point Unit | Integrated |
| Level 1 cache size ? | 4 x 64 KB 2-way set associative shared instruction caches 8 x 16 KB 4-way set associative data caches |
| Level 2 cache size ? | 4 x 2 MB 16-way set associative shared exclusive caches |
| Level 3 cache size | 8 MB 64-way set associative shared cache |
| Multiprocessing | Uniprocessor |
| Features |
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| Low power features | PowerNow! |
| Low power P states [2] | #1: 2900 MHz, 1.3V #2: 2300 MHz, 1.1875V #3: 1700 MHz, 1.0625V #4: 1400 MHz, 0.95V |
| Integrated peripherals / components | |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Memory controller | The number of controllers: 1 Memory channels: 2 Supported memory: DDR3-1866 Maximum memory bandwidth (GB/s): 29.9 |
| Other peripherals | HyperTransport technology ? |
| Electrical / Thermal parameters | |
| Maximum operating temperature ? | 61.1°C |
| Thermal Design Power ? | 125 Watt |
| Notes on AMD FX-8320 | |
[1] - Information is not confirmed [2] - These characteristics were measured on a single CPU, and they can vary slightly for other processors with the same model number | |
The processor you are purchasing is a delicate part which two different people have inspected. Each of them was able to insert this CPU into an appropriate socket, but we probably have more experience than you. Please do not be offended if we include some installation instructions.
Here's the technique we use to straighten pins. It requires sunlight, a magnifier, a utility blade and perhaps a safety pin. First, hold the CPU at about a 10 degree angle to the socket and see if you can insert the outer row of pins for only one edge. If you feel any resistance, do not push down. The resistance point helps you locate the troublesome area. Use the utility blade along the sides of the pins to push up any pin that isn't upright. (If the pin is almost flattened you can raise up the end by inserting a safety pin underneath it and lifting the back of the safety pin). Then use the side of the utility blade to make the CPU pin stand up perpendicular to the base, in a line the other pins in that row. Try to avoid any pressure near the base of the pin (which is where they break off). Repeat this process for each of the 4 edges. Then decrease the angle so the inner rows of pins go in the holes and on all 4 sides. Again, try to locate any resistance points for each side and repeat as necessary. Eventually you should be able to use the CPU. Do not spend too much time on this. The processor you are purchasing is a delicate part which two different people have inspected. Each of them was able to insert this CPU into an appropriate socket, but we probably have more experience than you. Please do not be offended if we include some installation instructions. Here's the technique we use to straighten pins. It requires sunlight, a magnifier, a utility blade and perhaps a safety pin. First, hold the CPU at about a 10 degree angle to the socket and see if you can insert the outer row of pins for only one edge. If you feel any resistance, do not push down. The resistance point helps you locate the troublesome area. Use the utility blade along the sides of the pins to push up any pin that isn't upright. (If the pin is almost flattened you can raise up the end by inserting a safety pin underneath it and lifting the back of the safety pin). Then use the side of the utility blade to make the CPU pin stand up perpendicular to the base, in a line the other pins in that row. Try to avoid any pressure near the base of the pin (which is where they break off). Repeat this process for each of the 4 edges. Then decrease the angle so the inner rows of pins go in the holes and on all 4 sides. Again, try to locate any resistance points for each side and repeat as necessary. Eventually you should be able to use the CPU. Do not spend too much time on this.