FM1 and AM3 are gradually disappearing

DigiTimes, citing motherboard manufacturers, said AMD wants to end the FM1 and AM3 sockets by removing the processors. The former may disappear from the markets from the second quarter onwards and the latter from the third quarter. In 2014, AMD only wants to base itself on the FM2 (primarily APU units) and AM3 + (high-performance FX processors) sockets.

To strengthen the market position of the products, the FX 8320, 6300 and 4300 will receive a price cut of $ 14-20, while the FM2-based 5600K and 5500 will receive a price cut of around $ 10. The adjustment may take place in the second quarter.