AMD A12-9800E
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.1 - 3.8 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 35W
Price: $138.02 from Amazon
AMD A12-9800E
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.1 - 3.8 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
35W
Best price from Amazon
$138.02
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Overview
The AMD A12-9800E 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 35W TDP — about 8.8W per core. Clocks run from 3.1GHz base to 3.8GHz boost.
Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $138.02 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 35 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Excavator |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon R7 (on-die) |
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