Ugrade from A10-7700k, FM2+ Socket

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I would like some suggestions for a AMD CPU upgrade, socket FM2+. Current processor in this system has a A10-7700k in it, but we are looking for more processing power. The system has been retrofitted with a dedicated graphics card, so the integrated graphics capabilities on the current CPU are superfluous here.
The Asrock MoBo it will be installed in has overclocking capabilities, so it would be nice if the CPU was unlocked, as well. I have researched the AMD product line, but it is confusing to me, (and I frankly think that is part of AMD's problem in attracting market share). Intelligent feedback will be appreciated.
 
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Simple answer is that there is no cost effective upgrade. The best chip for that socket, the Athlon X4 880K, has the same compute parts as your chip, binned higher, and released with a 4.0Ghz clock (compared with your 3.4Ghz) There's nothing with more modules, and nothing with a higher IPC either.

At the moment, if you want a significant improvement, you need a new motherboard, and should be considering Intel. For AMD you will need to see what Zen offers in the next year.
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Simple answer is that there is no cost effective upgrade. The best chip for that socket, the Athlon X4 880K, has the same compute parts as your chip, binned higher, and released with a 4.0Ghz clock (compared with your 3.4Ghz) There's nothing with more modules, and nothing with a higher IPC either.

At the moment, if you want a significant improvement, you need a new motherboard, and should be considering Intel. For AMD you will need to see what Zen offers in the next year.
 
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Thanks for your feedback. So, I could probably do just as well by overclocking the existing CPU? We haven't gone there yet. The Asrock UEFI has a nice OC feature and the CPU has got a good fan and heat sink on it (not the original, obviously).

 
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This is kind-of my current specialty. Forget about what these folks with an agenda are offering you. These yahoo's are telling you what they like or need and not answering what is best or what your heart desires. I've been exactly in your predicament. The 5800K was mine & still is one of my PC builds. Have you seen the new 7th Gen APU's? I'm not sure if they'll fit in the FM2+ but it wouldn't make much sense for no compatibility. An 880K with a GTX 950 works quite beautifully. Get yourself some 2400mhz memory as it works great with those APU's. The 7870K is a pretty capable little unit too. I've got a 7700K with all the trimmings sitting in the other room to be assembled. Lazy streak right now. Anyway, there's nothing wrong with your PC. I've got an Intel 6700K system that's supposed to be my personal rig but I have the most fun w/ the AMD stuff. You can also go with the FX line but a new MB will be in your future. Faster memory(top-it-out),beefy PSU, GTX 950 & an SSD(850 EVO) if you can swing the cost. You'll have a new PC that brings smiles. I'm guessing this is kind-of what "you" want or need? Hope this helps.
 
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You need to read what I said more closely, if you think I have an 'agenda' (I'm the only 'folks' or 'yahoo' responding.)

The OP asked for a FM2+ Upgrade to the A10-7700K.

I said that the 880K was as good as it gets, but also said that it was not cost effective. You said that the 880K works well and you have a 7700K that works well and there's nothing wrong with the OP's system. Sounds like you agree with me that there's no point in upgrading.

The 7th Gen APU was announced the day AFTER I posted, is not currently available, and may not be so for many months, and requires a FM4 motherboard and may use DDR4 memory, so it's not an answer to the question, and it is part of the new Zen series (actually Bristol for the APU, I think), I mentioned myself.

Today, there is no cost effective FM2+ upgrade and there is never likely to be one.

Today, that leaves only Intel as a choice for an upgrade and that requires a complete system rebuild.

'Tomorrow' when AMD has released ZEN (in the sense that you can actually buy it and we know its needs and characteristics) ZEN FX and the similar APUs might be a choice, although I would never generally recommend and APU to anyone who plans to use a discrete GPU. That will also require a complete system rebuild.

Today, plan B, is to overclock, something else we both suggested.


 
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Sorry about that. I was not addressing you. No more of that! I just like learning from experience & sharing w/ others. Sometimes it just fun to laugh at yourself. I was recently gutted on an Asrock forum by some guy responding to my advice to another guy. He was pissed because I told the person that Gigabyte offered an option he was searching for. Yes, we do seem to agree. My "agenda" remarks are aimed at those folks trying to push a product on people who don't know better.
 
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