AMD A12-9800
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.8 - 4.2 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Price: $78.00 from Amazon
AMD A12-9800
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.8 - 4.2 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$78.00
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Overview
The AMD A12-9800 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Integrated Radeon R7 (on-die) graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. Clocks span 3.8GHz base to 4.2GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.
Its $78.00 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Excavator |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon R7 (on-die) |
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