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Advance micro device AMD Athlon X4 860K with 95W Thermal Solution 3.7 4 Socket FM2+ AD860KXBJASBX

Name: Advance micro device AMD Athlon X4 860K with 95W Thermal Solution 3.7 4 Socket FM2+ AD860KXBJASBX
Brand: AMD
SKU: B01BIWKNAK

Bottom line: The Advance micro device AMD Athlon X4 860K: Unlocked Black Edition multiplier for straightforward FM2+ overclocking; main trade-off: no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory to boot.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-21

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Unlocked Black Edition multiplier for straightforward FM2+ overclocking
✓ Four cores at 3.7 GHz base, boosting to 4 GHz for multi-threaded work
✓ Bundled 95W near-silent cooler means no separate heatsink purchase
✓ Supports high-speed DDR3 2133 MHz memory on FM2+ boards

Cons

✗ No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory to boot
✗ 95W TDP runs hot compared to modern quad-core parts
✗ Dead-end FM2+ socket with no upgrade path beyond Godavari chips
✗ 4MB L2 cache only, with no L3 cache to fall back on

Manufacturer description

Quad-Core CPU 4 GHz CPU Boost Frequency, 3.7 GHz Base Frequency Requires Discrete GPU

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Advance micro device AMD Athlon X4 860K using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. AMD's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Quad-Core CPU
4 GHz CPU Boost Frequency, 3.7 GHz Base Frequency
Requires Discrete GPU
Supports DDR3 2,133 MHz Memory
4MB Total L2 Cache
FM2+ Socket, 95W TDP

Full Specifications

Brand	AMD
Model	AD860KXBJASBX
UnitCount	1
Manufacturer	Advance micro device
ItemPartNumber	AD860KXBJASBX

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