Looking to upgrade my CPU
Looking to upgrade my CPU
So right now I have and 750 TI and a A8-5500 CPU, and I feel the CPU starting to become a little bad, I am wondering what the best upgrade would be. I was thinking the A10-5800K, seeing as that is what HP says that is a compatible CPU. I am wondering how much more bang that processor would give me, and whether there is a better one. If you recommend me one, the CPU socket is FM2.
Thanks,
MrPooGu
The A10-6800k would likely require extra cooling when overclocked. Although it's a 100-watt model, overclocking tends to generate more heat. If it wasn't listed in HP's compatible CPU/APU catalog, a BIOS update might be necessary before it operates properly. Be prepared to replace the current APU if it doesn't respond immediately, or consider updating the BIOS yourself before the 6800k is available.
The A10-5800k runs 16% faster than the A8-5500, while the fastest FM2+ APU/CPU is the AMD PRO A10-8850B. However, it cannot be overclocked, so the top choice remains the unlocked A10-7890K, which is 45% quicker than the A8-5500 and 24% faster than the A10-5800k. For more affordable options, review the compatible APU/CPU list for your motherboard; the numbers in column C show benchmark scores from Passmark, with higher marks indicating better performance. If you meant FM2+, note that socket FM2 is outdated and may not support newer APUs or CPUs.
The A10-5800k runs about 16% faster than the A8-5500, while the fastest FM2+ APU/CPU is the AMD PRO A10-8850B, though it can't be overclocked. The best available option is the unlocked A10-7890K, which is 45% quicker than the A8-5500 and 24% faster than the A10-5800k. Review the compatible APU/CPU list for your motherboard if you're looking for a more affordable choice. The column C shows the benchmark scores in the Passmark CPU chart for tested CPUs/APUs, with higher marks indicating better performance. If you don’t need pricing details, you can find those on popular online marketplaces.
BTW, you might be referring to FM2+—the socket is outdated and may not work with the latest FM2+ APUs or CPUs.
Your FM2 motherboard is limited to using FM2 APUs/CPUs... FM2+ APUs require additional pins and won't fit in the FM2 socket.
The recommended top APUs for the FM2 socket are:
AMD A10-6790K APU – 4656 unlocked, $137.42
AMD A10-6800B APU – 4990 locked, NA
AMD A10-6800K APU – 4896 unlocked, $103.20
I had to search for FM2 APUs for another brand's motherboard since HP doesn't list support for the HP Jasmine board.
These are FM2 APUs:
http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downloads...x?pid=4374
The same FM2 list is available here:
http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket_FM2.html
You can also check their performance details:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...=830632502
OK, your FM2 motherboard is limited to FM2 APUs/CPUs... FM2+ APUs require two additional pins and don't fit in the FM2 socket.
The best FM2 APUs for the FM2 socket are:
AMD A10-6790K APU – 4656 unlocked – $137.42
AMD A10-6800B APU – 4990 locked – NA
AMD A10-6800K APU – 4896 unlocked – $103.20
I had to search for FM2 APUs for another brand since HP doesn’t list support for the HP Jasmine motherboard.
These are FM2 APUs:
http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downloads...x?pid=4374
Same FM2 list is available here:
http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket_FM2.html
You can check their performance here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...=830632502
They show the speed of each FM2 APU.
The Google list only includes FM2, not FM2+, since I’m considering the top option. Do you think it would run CSGO or Overwatch better?
Which model is better, 6800B or 6800k? You can overclock the k edition to make it faster than the 6800B.
Which model is it... 6800B or 6800k? You can push the K version overclocking and make it faster than the 6800B.
AMD A10-6800B APU has a locked 4990, while the unlocked 6800K offers 4896 with a $103.20 price tag. The A10-6800B should be about 25% faster than the A8-5500, which could boost FPS similarly based on your GPU and system compatibility. Since game requirements vary, some will perform better than others.
AMD A8-5500 APU is at 3985, while the A10-6790K is 4656 with a 17%+ improvement. The A10-6800B would run faster than the A8-5500 by around 25%, plus it could be better depending on your GPU and system setup.
If you choose the K version, overclocking might still work with a standard CPU cooler—just not a special one.
The A10-6800k would likely require extra cooling when overclocked. Although it's a 100-watt model, overclocking tends to generate more heat. If it wasn't listed in HP's compatible CPU/APU catalog, a BIOS update might be necessary before it operates properly. Be prepared to replace the current APU if it doesn't respond immediately, or consider updating the BIOS yourself before the 6800k is available.