Best FM2+ processor?

[ReUPTurnUP]

Hey guys to begin with I'm not asking if I should switch to intel. I'm asking what is the best Fm2 processor that would be a nice fit with the Radeon 290x.

I've had this setup for awhile and I've not noticed any issues... until I learned about bottlenecking. After I taught myself about this its all I've been noticing. But only on the Witcher 3?

But yeah without buying a new mobo/ram ect. What is THE best FM2/FM2+ processor out there.

PS. Currently running on a A10-6800k @ 4.1GHz

Thanks

 

[CountMike]

Lookup in QVL list for processors compatible with your MB, Look for Athlon x4 processors. this is probably the best one if your MB supports it https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Athlon+X4+880K&id=2747

 

[sizzling]

I really don’t think there is a cpu worth upgrading too that going to give you a decent boost.

 

[CountMike]

It would be enough for that GPU.

 

[sizzling]

Performance wise its only very slightly faster https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/AMD-Athlon-X4-880K-vs-AMD-A10-6800K-APU/2747vs1935

 

[CountMike]

But still better and with less heat and better chance for some OC. IGPU still uses a lot of power even when disabled.

 

[bignastyid]

Save your money till you can do a proper platform upgrade.

 

[CountMike]

That would be for the best but not the question posed.

 

[bignastyid]

The performance difference between the best and what the OP has isn't worth the cost. That may not be what was asked but it needs to be said to atleast try and spare the OP from wasting money on an almost unnoticeable "upgrade".

 

[madmatt30]

Have to agree , the difference between the Athlon fm2/+ range is fairly minimal ipc wise.

Granted the 860/880k have a little more overclocking headroom (4.5/4.6ghz) but you're still limited by the architecture (& the limit of 4 cores) itself.

I wouldn't spend a penny more on that platform.