AM4 was launched in September 2016 and was designed to replace the sockets AM3+, FM2+ and FS1b as a single platform.

View detailed specs and compatibility for AMD AM4 chipsets. Compare features and supported Ryzen™, Athlon™, and A-Series desktop processors by chipset.

1 day ago · AMD Chief said that they are trying their best to bring back the older AM4 platform processors such as the Ryzen 5000.

1 day ago · AMD Wants to Increase Production of Older AM4 CPUs This is something AMD is 'very actively working on...to satisfy the demands of gamers,' an AMD exec says at CES, …

2 days ago · The AM4 platform is turning ten this year, but AMD is far from being over it. In fact, we may see even more AM4 processors, as AMD hints at more Zen 3 amid the massive PC …

Nov 29, 2025 · The AM4 platform represents one of AMD’s most successful and long-lived CPU socket designs. Launched in 2016, it has seen four generations of processors and continues …

Apr 2, 2025 · Launching in September 2016, the AM4 replaces a number of older AMD sockets including the Socket FM2+ and Socket AM3+ designed to unify all its mainstream processors …

Aug 23, 2025 · When looking at AM4 CPUs ranked, consider your main use: gaming, productivity, or general tasks. AMD’s Ryzen processors with 3D V-Cache are top contenders for gaming …

Aug 30, 2023 · Socket AM4 is a socket for consumer and business-class desktop microprocessors and Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), based on Excavator and Zen …

Explore our comprehensive Socket AM4 CPU list with key specifications. Compare models to choose the ideal processor for your PC build.