Socket 462 (Socket A)

Socket 462 (also called Socket A) is a PGA socket designed for AMD K7 family of processors. This socket can be used with AMD Athlon and Duron processors ranging in speed from 600 MHz to 2200 MHz (3200+) and with bus frequences ranging from 100 MHz to 200 MHz (400 MHz DDR). For a full list of supported processors please see below.

Socket A has 462 pin holes (hence the name "Socket 462") with 11 pluged pin holes. Socket dimensions are 5.59 cm (5.24 cm without lever) x 6.55 cm or 2.2" (2.06" without lever) x 2.58", which is almost the same as Socket 7/Super Socket 7.


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Supported processors

All processors in the table below will physically fit into the socket, but not all of them are supported by all motherboards. If you're upgrading an old computer system please make sure that the CPU is compatible with your motherboard. Please see "Upgrading socket A motherboards" section below for information on how to determine what microprocessors can be supported by your motherboard. #[Table]

Athlon 64, 64 X2, 64 FX, Sempron 64, Sempron X2 and Opteron processors use different type of socket. There are no Intel or VIA processors compatible with this socket.

Compatible sockets

Compatible package types

Upgrading socket A motherboards

While you can fit many socket 462 processors into your motherboard, not all of them may be supported by the board. To determine what processors are supported you'll need to:

For upgrade information for ASUS, DFI, ECS, Gigabyte Technology, Jetway, MSI and PC Chips motherboards please check CPU-Upgrade motherboard database.

Processor Installation

For processor installation please look at your motherboard manual or download installation instructions from AMD website.

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Asrock K7S41GX and XP 3200+ Barton (Socket A)

2008-06-26 08:51:41

Posted by: Bryan

Thanks to some great advice from this website, I upgraded my Sempron 2500 to an Athlon XP 3200+ Barton core (AXDA3200DKV4D). However, in order to get the 3200+ to run at the correct speed I had to mildly overclock the mobo. In most of my research I found that Asrock socket A boards (with a few exceptions) only support a 333FSB, and not every BIOS supports the 3200+. I grabbed the latest BIOS from the manufacturer's website and it worked, although not at the right clock speed (1750 MHz). To get the 2.2 GHz you are supposed to get, you have to increase the system clock from 166 MHz to 200 MHz in order to get the required 400 FSB for the 3200+, and this is done in BIOS by setting the system frequency to manual. Bottom line: Yes you can run a 3200+ on most Asrock Socket A mobos with the right BIOS, and you must gently overclock. The performance increase in my case was quite evident, and I've had no issues regarding the O/C. I hope this helps some of you with older boards.

AMD Geode

2008-05-07 11:46:05

Posted by: rogertheshrubber

AMD also makes some versions of the Geode processor for socket A.

Response: I will add them to the page. Thank you!

Upgrading from a AMD Athlon XP 3100+ to and AMD Athlon 64 X2

2008-04-20 10:59:39

Posted by: Orlando

I have a computer that has and an AMD Athlon XP 3100+. The processor has Socket AM2 or Socket A. I want to upgrade it to an AMD Athlon 64 X2. It says this processor is Socket AMs or Socket A. Will it work if I upgrade my processor?

Response: You cannot upgrade socket A motherboards to Athlon 64 or Athlon 64 X2 processors.

best upgrade

2008-03-13 06:48:38

Posted by: mememe

I have a amd athlon xp 2200+ and i want to upgrade my pc ? Can you tell me which is the fastest cpu for socket A ??? I heard that amd athlon xp 3200+ is the fastest , but it runs on 2200 mhz , hmm my processor if i overclock it , it runs at 2.0ghz so what is the difference of those 200 mhz between the overcloked proc and the un-overclocked one. Please answer, and sorry for my bad english .

Response: The fastest socket A CPU is Athlon XP 3200+. Whether or not it is supported depends on your motherboard make and model.

What should i pick?

2008-03-12 05:32:30

Posted by: Enzio

I have motherboard called ASUS A7V8X. The main website say that i can upgrade prossesors to AMD Athlon XP 3000+ and Sempron 3000+. Just now i using Athlon XP 1500+. So, I need to know, which is fastest? Athlon XP 3000+ or Sempron 3000+???

Response: Athlon XP 3000+ is faster than Sempron 3000+

Sempron 3300 vs. Athlon XP 3200+

2008-03-03 03:45:22

Posted by: Keith Indorf

Is there a difference between these two processors? Also, would an end user notice the improvement from and Athlon XP 2700+ (Thoroughbred Core)? Thank you for your time.

Response: The difference is only in family name and rating. The difference between 3200+ and 2700+ would be very small - 10% on average.

Will a Socket A processor work in an AM2 or AM3 motherboard?

2008-02-25 22:29:59

Posted by: planktonium

I have a Sempron 2600 processor. Will it fit in an AM2 or AM3 board, and if so, will it work just as well?

Thanks

Response: No, socket A processors don't work in socket AM2/AM3 motherboards.

RE: What Processors fit

2008-02-06 12:00:34

Posted by: wes

some processsors that are not listed in your motherboard manual will work after upgrading the bios. so check your motherboard builder's site for bios upgrades and upgrade the bios before installing the new cpu.
WARNING UPGRADING THE BIOS
CAN DAMAGE OR ERASE THE BIOS
CAUSING THE MOTHERBOARD TO BECOME UNUSABLE
UNTILL REPAIRED (pre-flashed bios chip replacement or boot block recovery flash)
my experience with over 100+ bios flashes
is 3 that I had to replace the bios chip
and 12~15 that I could recover with boot block or hot flashing)

Speed

2008-01-25 08:47:55

Posted by: Adian

Which is faster, an Athlon 1 Ghz processor (FSB 100) or a Duron 1.3 Ghz?

Response: Duron 1.3 GHz should be faster than the Athlon 1 GHz, especially in applications that use SSE instructions.

Upgrade

2008-01-20 06:49:18

Posted by: bewin

I currently have a Duron 1300Mhz CPU and want to upgrade to either a socket 462 Sempron 2800+ or an Athlon 2600+ as these have approx the same speed rating. Do Semprons have any disadvantages? What's the best choice?

Response: Athlon XP 2600+ should be slightly faster than Sempron 2800+.

socket 462 motherboard

2008-01-11 23:40:02

Posted by: cris

amd athlon 2400+ can only work on socket 462 motherboards?

Response: Yes, it can only work in socket 462 (same as Socket A) motherboards.

Dual or Quad core support?

2008-01-03 13:18:46

Posted by: Ben

I have the A7N8X-E Deluxe motherboard. Does this board support dual or quad core processors? It is a Socket A (462).

Response: Socket A doesn't support any dual or quad-core processors.

I need to know....

2007-12-26 01:35:48

Posted by: Josh

Is it safe to overclock Duron Socket 462 CPU?

Response: It's safe if you don't overclock it much (a few percent) and don't increase core voltage beyond recommended values.

2007-12-25 19:46:25

Posted by: blah

Do the low power consumption models Athlon SFF (and XP SFF) CPUs fit on socket-A motherboards????? The early press releases said they would have thier own special socket?????

Also what are the performance differences(if any) between the SFF CPUs and the standard Athlon CPUs????

Response: They fit socket A boards. Performance should be comparable to Athlon XP Palomino CPUs.

2007-12-20 16:59:36

Posted by: Jet

i have a AMD Sempron 2300+ getting a AMD Athlon XP 3200+ what kind of performance increase should i see

Response: On average it'll be about 20% - 30% faster, up to 50% in some applications.

Upgrade

2007-12-19 19:38:30

Posted by: Jerry

I have a Sempron 2500+ If I upgrade to Athlon xp 2000 will I notice much improvement? I have an MSI KM4AM-V motherboard with 333FSB and 1GB Ram

Response: You won't notice any improvement at all. Athlon XP 2000+ is slower than Sempron 2500+.

cpu upgrade

2007-12-11 22:57:45

Posted by: Thomas

Hello, ive got a Athlon 1.2 Ghz cpu running in an Asrock K7VM3 MB.According to Asrock site I can go up to Athlon XP 3000+ 333Mhz. What kind of performance increase should I expect.

Thanks

Response: It will be more than twice faster

Athlons

2007-12-11 16:58:32

Posted by: Anas

Hi, i have a Gigabyte GA-7ZX-1 motherboard and since i have a rev.1.0, i cant use athlon xp processors on this, i was wondering if there were any athlon non xp processors with SEE intructions.

Response: Duron Morgan processors (part number DHDxxxx) support SSE

GeodeNX and 1700+ T-bredB

2007-12-10 13:10:55

Posted by: Thomsonicus

Hi. My question is about the Geode processors based on the T-bredB core and actual AthlonXPs. It is said that Geodes could run fanless up to 1000mhz which could not be said of my Athlon 1700+DLT3C JUIHB running 1000mhz at 1.13V<
is the GeodeNX a close relative of the 1700+ or were there any other major changes?

Response: Geode NX are the same as low-voltage mobile Athlon XP-M processors, i.e. they have Athlon XP features + low voltage + PowerNow!

Socket A 462

2007-12-09 16:02:31

Posted by: Everett

Can you still buy a mother board that will support the AMD 1.33 462 pin?

Response: You may find these motherboards in small computer shops (if you're lucky), or on sites like eBay.

socket 462

2007-12-04 15:35:02

Posted by: Johnny

does socket A 462pins also supports other sockets like 754pins or others?

Response: No. Socket 754, 939 and AM2 processors cannot be used in socket 462 motherboards.

Asrock K7S8X Limits

2007-11-24 02:26:21

Posted by: Richard Hill

I saw your answer to John Thompson, 2007/02/19 about XP2000 to XP3200 on an Asrock K7S8X, but Asrock say the K7S8X will only go up to the XP3000/333. They give the impression that this mobo was not intended to use the 200Mb fsb jumper setting as a multiplier. I'm hoping for someone to disagree...

athlon

2007-11-06 03:09:46

Posted by: albert

what is the fastest AMD processor now a days?

Response: The fastest Socket A CPU is Athlon XP 3200+ - AXDA3200DKV4E

Duron 700

2007-10-28 13:51:52

Posted by: Adrian

What is the fastest socket A processor with 100 FSB?

Response: Athlon 1400 - A1400AMS3B

question

2007-10-08 05:22:17

Posted by: Jeremiah

dont know my processor 32 bit or 64 bit
my processor name AMD ATHLON XP 1800+ can anyone help me

Response: Athlon XP processors do not support 64-bit mode.

Most powerfull Socket A processor

2007-10-02 09:55:34

Posted by: Arphetic

I was wondering what the most powerfull processor would be that fits on Socket A.

If needed: I have an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe Motherboard

Response: Athlon XP 3200+ AXDA3200DKV4E

sse2

2007-09-20 09:51:56

Posted by: DA DRUW

ARE THERE ANY SOCKET A PROCESSORS THAT HAVE THE SSE2 INSTRUCTION.. I HAVE A GA-7N400 PRO MOTHER BOARD.

AND WHAT AMOUNT OF RAM WOULD BE BEST SUITED FOR THAT PROCESSOR

Response: There are no socket A processors with SSE2 instructions. Please post other question in the forum.

asus A7n8x-e motherboard

2007-09-05 13:03:11

Posted by: Scott

I have a Amd xp3000 with 333fsb(running at 2250mhz).I have 2x500mb ddr 3200 memory running dual channel(i believe 4 to 5 ratio).How much difference would there be going to a xp3200+ with a 400fsb?Would the memory speed match make a difference or does the ratio take make that a non factor?Also I have seen Amd made some sempron 3300+,seems to be just like the Barton 3200+.Its not listed for my board but wouldnt it work?Would it be worth getting compared to the barton 3200+.Thanks for any input.Scott

Response: In my opinion it's not worth it. Athlon XP 3200+ is expensive, if you switch to it performance increase will be less than 5%

pins

2007-09-03 10:08:19

Posted by: deaski3381

On an intel 1.70 ghz celeron d. what socket is it?

Response: There is no 1.7 GHz Celeron D. There is 1.7 GHz Celeron - it's for socket 478 and it's not compatible with socket A.

64-Bit?

2007-08-30 17:52:12

Posted by: José

Are there any 64-Bit processors that use Socket A?

Response: No, there are no 64-bit processors for this socket.

amd xp 3200+ i'm a noob

2007-08-17 02:25:55

Posted by: Geoff

can i put a 400fsb proceesor in a 333fsb motherboard ?

Response: You can, but the processor will run at 83% of its intented speed

2007-08-14 10:16:41

Posted by: Eduardo

How much the performance is improved switching my athlon xp 1800+ by an athlon xp 2400+, on a asus a7s333 mb?

Thanks

Response: On average you can expect about 15% - 20% performance improvement.

amd athon 2600 vs. amd athon 3000

2007-08-04 22:58:08

Posted by: mike

I have an amd athlon 2600 processor my board will support up to the amd athlon 3000. Would it be worth it trying to up grade. I already maxed out my memory 2gig of pc2700

Response: Average performance difference between 2600+ and 3000+ is less than 10% - you may not even notice it.

How many bits?

2007-07-10 17:05:47

Posted by: Bill

Is Socket A a 32-bit or a 64-bit socket?

Response: It supports only 32-bit microprocessors

AMD Duron upgrade to AMD Athlon

2007-07-04 18:14:01

Posted by: Bradley Kirwan

Hi I am thinking about buying an AMD Athlon 1700+ Socket A/462 with a bus frequency of 133MHZ. I currently have an AMD Duron 900MHZ Socket A/462 with a bus frequency of 100MHZ. MY mobo has a jumper setting for bus frequency 100MHZ/133MHZ. If I bought the processor, installed it and then changed the jumper setting for Bus Frequency to 133MHZ, would my process be fully working?

Response: Not necessary. Athlon XP has newer core which may not be supported by your board.

Athlon 64 compatibility

2007-06-30 09:09:21

Posted by: sim0nz

So CPU Processors with AMD Athlon 64's in it won't fit in the socket?

Response: Right,, Athlon 64 processors won't fit into socket A

which is faster

2007-06-26 22:24:17

Posted by: 2-tall-1

I have 2 diffrent asus boards a7v600 and a7n8x-e deluxe I also have a number of proccesors I wanted to know your thought which is better 2600+xp or 3000+ sempron
thanks 2-tall-1

Response: Sempron 3000+ is slightly faster than the Athlon XP 2600+.

what is the fastest skt462 cpu

2007-06-16 23:16:34

Posted by: Bruno C.

of this three processors
1-AthlonXP 3200+ 2.2ghz,
2-Sempron 3300+ 2.2ghz and
3-AthlonXp 3200+ 2.33ghz
tell what is the most faster of them and the most slow too. please. thanks

Response: Athlon XP 3200+ 2.2GHz has exactly the same performance as Sempron 3300+. In different applications the Athlon XP 3200+ 2.33 GHz may be faster or slower than the Athlon XP 3200+ 2.2 GHz.

Socket 462

2007-06-09 06:17:09

Posted by: Gold

I have Athlon XP 1700+. Can i upgrade it with something?

Response: It is not possible to tell this without knowing make and model of your motherboard.

What CPU prt2

2007-05-21 13:04:26

Posted by: John

Is the
AMD Sempron 3000 64Bit Socket 754 CPU 333 FSB Operational Frequency 1.8GHz
as good as
ATHLON XP 3000+ WITH 333 MHz FSB..
????

Tnx

Response: Athlon XP 3000+/333 MHz FSB is slightly (a few percent) faster.

sse2 on asus a7v8x-x

2007-05-14 06:02:42

Posted by: raffaele

hi have an asus a7v8x-x and i need the sse2 sets, please suggest me a suitable processor

thanks, raffaele

Response: There are no processors for you motherboard that support SSE2.

RE: ECS L7VMM2 (v1.1): what's my max processor?

2007-04-10 23:46:20

Posted by: jerry_maya

I have an ECS L7VMM2 board given to me with NO <processor. What's the best maximum processor I <<should get?>
Response: This depends on version of your board. See <...cpu-upgrade.com/cgi-bin/SearchSite...>

As follow up, my mobo version is 1.1 and your posted response only to a max of an ATHLON XP 2600+. Since this board supports 266 mhz FSB, can it support or use an Athlon XP-M 3000+ (AXMA3000FKT4C - also 266 FSB) natively or do I have to upgrade/flash the BIOS?

An accurate response is always appreciated... Thanks again.

Response: I don't know if XP-M 3000+ is supported - desktop boards are not tested with mobile CPUs. Also, the 3000+ has different core.

cpu upgrade

2007-04-04 07:41:12

Posted by: mat

i currentley have a xp 2500+ cpu and i was wondering if a xp +3200 would make much difference??

Response: Athlon XP 3200+ will be on average 15% - 20% faster.

upgrading CPU

2007-03-29 09:29:52

Posted by: Gary P

I have a ECS KM266-8235 L7VMM2 (V1.1) motherboard with a AMD Athlon XP 2000+ 1.66GHz processor.

What would be the fastest processor that I could upgrade to and what performance increase could I expect to see?

Response: The fastest will be Athlon XP 2600+ with 266 MHz FSB. It will be on average 15% - 20% faster

upgrading

2007-03-25 02:04:05

Posted by: j

i have a 3200 AMD ATHLON XP is there any processor faster than this for Socket A Motherboards?

Response: No, there are no faster socket A processors.

Trying to get 3 GHZ equivalent

2007-03-20 13:11:33

Posted by: Kendall

I have the Microstar KT4AV Motherboard. Other specs: MS-6712 Ver:10A

According to a website:
• 3 DIMMs w/ DDR 400 upto 3 GB
• 1 AGP 8X; 6 PCI; 6 USB
• 6 Ch. Audio; 10/100 LAN; ATA133
• Live Update; Fuzzy Logic; PC Alert
CPU
• Supports Socket A (Socket 462) for AMD®
Athlon™ XP/ Athlon™/Duron™ processor
• Supports 600MHz up to 3000+ MHz processor and higher
FSB
200/266/333 MHz clocks are supported

I have a 1.1GHZ processor in it right now. The game I want to play has minimum requirements:
1.8 GHZ Intel Pentium 4, or AMD Athlon XP.
Recommended requirements:
3.0 GHZ Intel Pentium 4 or Equivalent.

What is the highest Socket A or socket 462 processor I can get for this board? I see lots on Ebay, but I'm not certain which is the highest I can get? They also list many as "3000+" but then say the speed is on 2.2 ghz or something...Can I get a processor with 3GHZ for this board? If so, can you tell me what brand name or model number I need to search for? Thank you.

Response: The fastest CPU for you board is Athlon XP 3000+ AXDA3000DKV4D. See http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-MSI/KT4AV_(MS-6712).html

just an inquiry

2007-03-20 08:37:21

Posted by: victor

i just wanted to know if AMD ATHLON XP-M is a wifi ready processor... thanks

Response: I've never heard of wi-fi ready processors. That feature does not depend on the processor, you only need to buy a Wi-fi card

2007-03-14 00:00:10

Posted by: Mbiling@hotmail.com

I have an AMD Athlon XP in my system and a P4 2.66/512/??? will this fit in the socket 462? Or can a AMD socket be compatible with a Intel P4 chip?

Response: It's not possible to fit Pentium 4 into socket 462.

2800+ Sempron

2007-03-13 15:18:03

Posted by: Dave H.

Looking to upgrade to an Athlon XP 3200+, wondering if there was a performance gap worth the swap. ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe.

Response: It'll be about 15% - 20% faster. You may consider upgrading other system components (memory, video) instead of CPU upgrade.

Asus A7V8X-X

2007-03-13 11:43:01

Posted by: Lemi667

Can I upgrade to Athlon XP 3200+ (motherboard supports 333MHz fsb)? Can I expect much better performance then with my AMD Sempron 2400+?

Response: You can upgrade to Athlon XP 3000+. It'd be on average 20% - 30% faster than your current Sempron.

AMD Athlon XP

2007-03-11 16:29:18

Posted by: shane

AMD website doesnt show the amd athlon xp family, is this an old family that is no longer supported?

My Shuttle AN35N Ultra will handle an Athlon XP 3200+. If these are no longer made, do you know if my m/board will support a different AMD class?

thanks

Response: Athlon XPs are no longer produced. Your board may support Semprons, though the fastest Sempron 3000+ is as fast as XP 2700+

asrock k7s8x

2007-02-19 19:55:41

Posted by: john thompson

i currently have an xp2200 on an asrock k7s8x could i replace it with a xp3200 and would i see much difference in performance thanks for any advice.

Response: On average it will be about 20 - 30% faster.

Motherboard

2007-01-17 07:10:30

Posted by: Rogerio Miranda

Can you tell me what motherboards have socket 462, except Asrock? Thanks

Response: Too many to list. Here are a few well known ones: Abit, Aopen, ASUS, ECS, GigaByte, MSI, Tyan, Shuttle, FIC, Soyo

Processor

2007-01-16 02:19:02

Posted by: Damian

What is the best Socket 462 (Socket A) processor?

Response: The fastest is Athlon XP 3200+. If you're looking to upgrade to it make sure your motherboard supports it.

socket 462

2006-12-14 15:48:43

Posted by: Poland

Hi,I've got a problem: I've shuttle ak32a. What's a socket ? i've got 462, so that's socket A ? I'm from Poland, sorry =]

Response: Yes, it a socket A.

What Processors fit

2006-12-08 19:55:21

Posted by: Fernando

as long as processor as 462 pin socket A, will it fit where a 46ZZIF socket A 133MHz goes?

Response: Every socket A processor will fit, but not every one will work. Check your motherboard manual if it's compatible with the CPU

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