These are the 35 processors the source lists with the AM3+ socket, ranked by PassMark multicore benchmark score. If your motherboard uses this socket, this is the set of processors worth checking against its support list.
Sorting by multicore score shows the upgrade ceiling for the platform; the single-core column shows which parts are strongest on lightly threaded work.
| # | Processor | Single core | Multicore | Price | Cores | Socket | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMD FX-9590 Eight-Core | 1,807 | 6,833 | $222.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 220 W |
| 2 | AMD FX-9370 Eight-Core | 1,695 | 6,367 | $212.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 220 W |
| 3 | AMD FX-8370 Eight-Core | 1,612 | 6,167 | $252.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 4 | AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core | 1,580 | 6,094 | $199.99 | 8 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 5 | AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core | 1,465 | 5,476 | $102.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 6 | AMD FX-8370E Eight-Core | 1,499 | 5,366 | $212.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 7 | AMD FX-8300 Eight-Core | 1,484 | 5,325 | $98.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 8 | AMD FX-8150 Eight-Core | 1,432 | 5,305 | $88.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 9 | AMD FX-8320E Eight-Core | 1,442 | 5,137 | $148.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 10 | AMD FX-8310 Eight-Core | 1,367 | 5,005 | $164.04 | 8 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 11 | AMD FX-8140 Eight-Core | 1,273 | 4,860 | $148.86 | 8 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 12 | AMD FX-6350 Six-Core | 1,578 | 4,653 | $82.02 | 6 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 13 | AMD FX-8120 Eight-Core | 1,334 | 4,643 | $78.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 14 | AMD FX-6330 Six-Core | 1,531 | 4,433 | Not listed | 6 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 15 | AMD FX-6130 Six-Core | 1,390 | 4,353 | Not listed | 6 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 16 | AMD FX-6300 Six-Core | 1,486 | 4,231 | $149.99 | 6 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 17 | AMD Opteron 3365 | 1,130 | 4,126 | Not listed | 8 | AM3+ | 65 W |
| 18 | AMD FX-8100 Eight-Core | 1,170 | 4,095 | $98.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 19 | AMD FX-6200 Six-Core | 1,359 | 4,071 | $279.95 | 6 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 20 | AMD FX-6120 Six-Core | 1,372 | 3,849 | $54.04 | 6 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 21 | AMD Opteron 3280 | 1,062 | 3,783 | $72.02 | 8 | AM3+ | 65 W |
| 22 | AMD FX-6100 Six-Core | 1,313 | 3,708 | $44.04 | 6 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 23 | AMD FX-B4150 Quad-Core | 1,425 | 3,369 | $89.68 | 4 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 24 | AMD FX-4350 Quad-Core | 1,549 | 3,179 | $92.02 | 4 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 25 | AMD FX-4320 | 1,564 | 3,172 | Not listed | 4 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 26 | AMD FX-4330 | 1,563 | 3,146 | $733.50 | 4 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 27 | AMD FX-4170 Quad-Core | 1,489 | 3,131 | $22.95 | 4 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 28 | AMD FX-4150 Quad-Core | 1,411 | 3,010 | Not listed | 4 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 29 | AMD FX-4300 Quad-Core | 1,478 | 3,004 | $44.04 | 4 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 30 | AMD FX-4200 Quad-Core | 1,220 | 2,944 | $59.95 | 4 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 31 | AMD FX-4130 Quad-Core | 1,341 | 2,726 | $52.02 | 4 | AM3+ | 125 W |
| 32 | AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core | 1,285 | 2,631 | $16 | 4 | AM3+ | 95 W |
| 33 | AMD Opteron 3260 HE | 900 | 2,283 | Not listed | 4 | AM3+ | 45 W |
| 34 | AMD Opteron 3250 HE | 1,003 | 2,061 | $99 | 4 | AM3+ | 45 W |
| 35 | AMD Opteron 3320 EE | 838 | 1,918 | $512 | 4 | AM3+ | 25 W |
Sharing a socket is necessary for a processor to fit, but it is not sufficient for it to work. The motherboard chipset and BIOS version also decide support. Check the exact board and revision on its manufacturer's CPU support list before buying.
Single-core scores describe one thread and track lightly threaded work. Multicore scores describe total throughput and track rendering, encoding, and large compiles. A processor that leads one column can trail the other, so compare the column that matches your workload.
Every price here is the USD estimate published with the source benchmark data. It is not a live store price and does not confirm stock. Other currencies are converted from that USD estimate. Check a retailer for what you would actually pay today.
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