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AMD Athlon X4 860K Quiet Cooler

AMD Athlon X4 860K Quiet Cooler

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$79.69at NeweggChecked Nov 10

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  • Last seen at $79.69 at Newegg on Nov 10.
  • Our take on the AMD Athlon X4 860K Quiet Cooler

    The Athlon X4 860K is a 2014 quad-core desktop CPU for the FM2+ socket. It runs at 3.7 GHz and boosts to 4.0 GHz, has 4 MB of L2 cache and no integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required. It was a budget gaming chip in its day, and today it suits cheap second-hand builds and basic office or media PCs. Against modern budget CPUs it is far behind on instructions per clock, memory support and power efficiency, and it cannot be upgraded to AM4 or AM5 without a new motherboard and RAM.

    Best forBudget second-hand gaming builds with a dedicated GPUBasic office, media and home-server PCsHobbyists reusing an FM2+ motherboardRetro or spare-parts builds
    Pros
    • Four real cores at 3.7 GHz, boosting to 4.0 GHz
    • Unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking
    • No integrated GPU keeps die area and heat focused on CPU work
    • Works with inexpensive FM2+ motherboards
    • Plenty of used stock, so parts are easy to find
    Cons
    • No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory
    • 95 W TDP needs a decent cooler and case airflow
    • Only DDR3 memory and PCIe 2.0 on FM2+ boards
    • Old architecture trails even entry-level modern CPUs
    • No upgrade path beyond FM2+

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    AMD Athlon X4 860K Quiet Cooler price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $79.69 on Nov 10 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

    What reviewers say

    Owners rate it as a solid budget quad-core for its era, especially paired with a mid-range graphics card. Most criticism centers on its high power draw and the platform's dead-end socket.

    What people mention
    • OverclockingPraisedOwners report easy gains from the unlocked multiplier with a modest cooler.
    • Power drawCriticisedReviewers note the 95 W TDP runs hot and draws more power than its performance suggests.
    • GamingMixedIt handles older and lighter games well but struggles in CPU-heavy modern titles.
    • PlatformCriticisedBuyers complain the FM2+ socket and DDR3 memory leave no upgrade path.
    • ValuePraisedOwners call it a strong budget quad-core for the price at launch.

    Specifications

    Threads
    4Source
    Cores
    4Source
    Clock Speed (GHz)
    3.7Source
    TDP (W)
    95Source
    Fan

    Questions and answers

    Do I need a graphics card with the Athlon X4 860K?
    Yes. It has no integrated GPU, so the system will not display anything without a discrete graphics card.
    Which socket and motherboards does it fit?
    It uses AMD Socket FM2+ and also fits many FM2 boards with a BIOS update. Check the board's CPU support list first.
    Can I overclock it?
    Yes. The multiplier is unlocked, so you can raise the clock on most FM2+ boards with adequate cooling.
    Is it good for modern gaming?
    Only for older or light titles. Its single-thread speed and DDR3 memory hold back CPU-heavy modern games.
    What cooler does it need?
    A 95 W-rated cooler is the minimum. A budget 120 mm tower cooler keeps noise and temperatures in check, especially when overclocked.
    Can I upgrade to a newer AMD CPU later?
    No. Ryzen chips use AM4 or AM5, so a move up means a new motherboard and DDR4 or DDR5 memory.
    Where is the AMD Athlon X4 860K Quiet Cooler cheapest?
    At Newegg, for $79.69, as of our latest check.

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    YesSource
    Release Year
    2014Source
    L2 Cache (MB)
    4.0Source
    Lithography
    28 nmSource
    Integrated GPU
    NoSource
    Socket
    AMD Socket FM2Source
    Clock Speed (max) (GHz)
    4.0Source
    AMD Model
    860KSource