Difference Between AM3+ and AM3 Socket - Bulldozer processor

Difference Between AM3+ and AM3 Socket


- Socket AM3+ socket has an extra pin ( unused ? - citation needed)
- The AM3+ motherboard will have bigger hole. This increased the current carrying capacity and eases processor insertion into the motherboard.
- The bigger hole also increase the signal integrity as has been claimed.
- The clips to hold the fans have improved design that will make the CPU cooler.
- AM3+ sockets are backward compatible with the AM3 sockets
- If you have invested in the older AM3 socket consult your motherboard manufacturer. Probably a BIOS upgrade will make it work with bulldozer processr.
- Bulldozer processors require AM3+ socket, but a AM3 socket may also work with BIOS upgrade. Check with motherboard manufacturer.

If you have anu more question about the difference between AM3 and AM3+ Socket feel free to ask in the comment section below.

1 comment:

  1. DroolDecember 20, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks ! Good Information :)

    AS we know already that Some motherboards having 890FX chipset support Bulldozer with a BIOS upgrade. I only wanna know what will be the difference between 890FX and 990FX in term of general and overclocking performance when both chipsets are equipped with AMD FX processors.

    Sumit Singh, sumitlian@gmail.com

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