Review: amd a10-5800k & gigabyte f2a85x

The A10-5800K processor is the most powerful APU on the market at 4200mhz. Among one of its features is its excellent Overclocking capacity (Bring the multiplier unlocked) and its integrated 7660D graphics card. For a good analysis we have relied on the Gigabyte F2A85X-UP4 board from the FM2 socket.

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Before we begin by explaining all the features of the new AMD Trinity processors. I would like to solve a question that our readers will be asking : What is an APU?

APU stands for: P rocessing Units A held. This begins with the AMD Fusion project in 2006. This is a design by AMD and ATI that combine their powerful processors with mid / low level graphics cards on a single chip. Already at AMD Llano we saw one of the best quality / price / performance options on the market.

It is not the first time that we have analyzed such a processor, we had our first contact with the excellent range of processors. Specifically with a 65w AMD LLANO 3800 and a Gigabyte A75M-UD2H. We tested its graphics power with excellent DIRT 3 and FULL HD video playback.

AMD assure us a profit of 13% in CPU and 18% in graphics towards their equivalents. Regarding synthetic tests, 37%.

This palpable improvement is due to the increase in speed and cores (Up to 4). The integration of the HD 7000 graphics series and its manufacturing at 32 nm have a lot to say.

Regarding games and integrated graphics Intel HD4000 (Only on i5 and i7) sweep the company.

What AMD Trinity models have been released? Never better than one of our boards?

MODELS	A10-5800K	A10-5700	A8-5600K	A8-5500	A6-5400K	A4-5300
PRICES	122	122	101	101	67	53
TDP	100W	65W	100W	65W	65W	65W
CORES	4	4	4	4	two	two
AMD TURBO	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
SPEED (MAX TURBO / BASE GHZ)	4.2 / 3.8	4.0 / 3.4	3.9 / 3.6	3.7 / 3.2	3.8 / 3.6	3.6 / 3.4
L2 CACHE	4MB	4MB	4MB	4MB	1MB	1MB
UNLOCKED	YES	DO NOT	YES	DO NOT	YES	DO NOT
GPU INTEGRATED	7660D	7660D	7560D	7560D	75640D	7480D
SPEED CLOCK GPU (MHZ)	800	760	760	760	760	724
CORES	384	384	256	256	192	128
POSSIBILITY DOUBLE GRAPHIC (CROSSFIREX)	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	DO NOT
MAXIMUM DDR3 FREQUENCY	1866MHZ	1866MHZ	1866MHZ	1866MHZ	1866MHZ	1600MHZ

* The A10-5800K processor allows us to make a hybrid CrossfireX with the ATI 6570/6670 and 6770.

The chipsets available so far are A55, A75 and A85X. We leave you a table with all its characteristics and functionalities.

A85X top-of-the-range chipset architecture drawing:

GIGABYTE F2A85X-UP4 FEATURES
APU	FM2 Socket: (Please refer to the "CPU Support List" for more information.) AMD Athlon ™ series processorsAMD A series processors
Chipset	AMD A85X
Memory	4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64GB of system memory * Due to a 32-bit Windows operating system limitation, when more than 4GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed by the system Operating memory may be less than the size of the installed physical memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Support for DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory modules
Integrated Graphics	Integrated into the APU: 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560 × 1600 * Support for 2560 × 1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. * To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated graphics. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560 × 16001 x HDMI port, support for a maximum resolution of 1920 × 12001 x D-Sub port (The DisplayPort port does not support Hot plug. If you want to change to another graphics port when the computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer first.)
Audio	Support for S / PDIF2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1-channel output Codec Realtek ALC892 High definition audio
LAN	1 x Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Sockets	1 x PCI Express x16, a x4 (PCIEX4) * The PCIEX1_3 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot. When the PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to x1 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with slotPCIEX16. When the PCIEX8 slot fills up, the PCIEX16 slot starts operating in x8.1 mode x PCI Express x16 to x16 (PCIEX16) slot * If you are installing only one PCI Express graphics card, for optimal performance make sure it is seated in the PCIEX slot16.3 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI
Multi Graphics Technology	AMD CrossFireX ™ Support for AMD Dual Graphics Technology
Storage interface	Chipset: 7 x SATA 6Gb / s connectors (SATA3 0 ~ 6) supporting up to 7 SATA 6Gb / s devices1 x eSATA 6Gb / s port on the back panel supporting a SATA 6Gb / s device * The actual transfer rate depends on the device you are Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD
USB	Chipset: Up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 8 ports available through internal USB connectors) Up to 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 ports on the rear panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connector) Etron EJ168 chip: Up to 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports on the back panelBe sure to connect your USB device (s) to the USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports before the USB 3.0 driver is installed. (Refer to the labels in section 1-8, “Back Panel Connectors.”)
Internal I / O connectors	7 x SATA 6Gb / s connectors 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 4 x System fan connector 1 x APU fan connector 1 x Serial port connector 1 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x connector 24-pin main power supply 1 x reset button 1 x power button 1 x front panel connector 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.11 x ATX 12V 8-pin power connector 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) connector TPM function is optional according to different policies local 1 x SPDIF output
I / O panel	1 x RJ-456 port x Audio jacks (Center / Speaker subwoofer / Rear speaker / Side speaker output / Line in / Line out / Microphone) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x eSATA 6Gb / s4 connector x USB port 3.0 / 2.01 x PS / 21 keyboard / mouse port x DisplayPort1 x DVI-D1 x HDMI1 x S / P-DIF2 Optical Output x USB 2.0 / 1.1
Format	ATX, 305mm x 244mm

Ultra Durable ™ 5 - The best CPU power design on the market.

Our best Ultra Durable ™ plates to date. Once again GIGABYTE raises the bar for quality and durability for motherboards with the latest in its Ultra Durable ™ 5 technology, which includes various special components to withstand high currents that provide the highest quality CPU power supply for a record performance, more efficient operation at a lower temperature and a longer life expectancy for the plates. IR3550 PowIRstage ® The most awarded and valued power stage in the industry. • Supplies power up to 60A, while maintaining low operating temperatures. • Perfect Match: GIGABYTE Ultra Durable ™ 5 motherboards use digital controllers and PowIRstage ® chips, both IR, to form an exceptionally smooth power supply system. • Peak efficiency of up to 95%, market leader. Optimal design 2X Copper on the PCB It provides enough power tracks between components to be able to absorb exceptional loads associated with overclocking and to extract heat from the CPU power zone. High capacity choke coils with ferrite core Up to 60A rated to provide the most stable power supply. * Actual component specifications may vary by model.

All Power, inside and out.

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable ™ 5 boards use IR3550 PowIRstage ® chips, which include the industry's highest 60A approval, with lower losses, higher efficiency and excellent thermal management.

Instead of cable connections, the layout and encapsulation use copper tracks for the entire power part, which reduces losses due to resistivity and inductance introduced by these connections, which in turn cause overshoot and high losses in AC. The connections between the MOSFETs use low loss copper, which, in addition to reducing them, helps the heat to be distributed. Specific chip to activate MOSFETs of International Rectifier. The High Side MOSFET (ControlFET) has a very low gate resistance. The Low Side MOSFET (SyncFET) has an integrated Schottky diode for increased efficiency if possible. The current travels a very small path from the bottom of the device, either through the ControlFET (duty cycle ON) or SyncFET (duty cycle OFF) and through the copper clip. This is another reason why the device lasts so long and can withstand 60A. The custom-made copper leadframe draws heat from the silicon.

Traditional CPU power zone design

PWM controller MOSFET drivers Side MOSFETs traditional high / low Coil choke Condenser CPU

The new GIGABYTE motherboards incorporate 333 Onboard Acceleration, a new range of technologies designed to accelerate data transmission. This includes the SuperSpeed ​​USB 3.0 system, SATA version 3.0 (6Gbps) and a novel 3x USB system for increased power on all ports, designed to power the most voracious USB devices.

GIGABYTE 3D BIOS (patent pending) GIGABYTE's revolutionary 3D BIOS application is based on our

UEFI DualBIOS ™ technology, available to our customers in two modes of

Exclusive interactions, providing a unique variety of powerful graphical interfaces suitable for even our most demanding users. HDMI is a High Definition Multimedia Interface that provides bandwidth to transmit video of up to 5Gb / s and high-quality 8-channel audio. Capable of transmitting digital data without compression, HDMI is able to reduce interference by transmitting from digital and analog media, viewing and listening directly from the source. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), making it possible to play content on Blu-ray / HD DVD and other protected media. AutoGreen - 'Green' mode for your PC via mobile Bluetooth AutoGreen technology can automatically save energy by putting the PC in standby when your Bluetooth ^® phone is out of range of your computer.

Note: GIGABYTE boards do not include a Bluetooth ^® receiver; A third-party Bluetooth receiver is required. EasyTune6 GIGABYTE has completely redesigned its EasyTune6 application to make it easier than ever to manage and control hardware resources, as well as to configure the system characteristics obtaining the maximum possible performance. Whether you are an overclocking enthusiast or a beginner, the EasyTune6 application provides you with the necessary tools to tune your system easily and effortlessly. Support for ErP Lot 6 The ErP (acronym for Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of the new environmental regulations of the European Union. ErP was born out of growing concern about environmental issues related to electronic devices and about how to improve energy efficiency for a better and greener life. GIGABYTE supports ErP and manufactures boards that help you improve the performance of your system effectively.

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Gigabyte-AMD has sent us a retail version of the A10-5800K processor. That is, under normal conditions it should be presented in a box of a lifetime and the stock fan.

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Here once installed on the fantastic Gigabyte F2A85X-UP4.

The design in the white box is familiar to us, from the X79-UD3, as usual, all the most important features and specifications are reflected.

On the back he explains his new technology in more detail.

The bundle includes:

• Gigabyte F2A85X-UP Motherboard 4.Instruction manual and quick guide. Back hood. SATA cables.

Gray (heatsinks) and black (PCB) predominate. At first glance you can see a solid plate and we can glue any component with it. That for most modders this aspect is very important.

The layout for my taste is perfect, since it allows us a multitude of connectivity. The grace of the “APU” processors is the possibility of performing a Hybrid CrossFire (CPU Graphics and Physical Graphics) at the same time. This allows us to install 1 or 2 graphics, network cards, a television tuner or any classic PCI card.

The Gigabyte F2A85X-UP4 is the highest-end board Gigabyte has ever designed for this platform. To highlight its Ultra Durable 5 technology and high-end heatsinks.

Dissipation on the south bridge.

We can see the control panel, USB and SATA connections.

This new FM2 series incorporates 8-pin EPS connection boards for overclocking.

I always love these details. On / off buttons and clear cmos (clear bios).

We see just the 7 SATA 6.0 ports and their internal USB 3.0 connection. Of course a very complete motherboard.

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	AMD Trinity A10-5800K
Base plate:	Gigabyte F2A85X-UP4
Memory:	Kingston Hyperx Predator @ 2133mhz
Heatsink	Corsair H60
HDD	Kingston Hyperx 120gb
Graphic card	Integrated.
Power supply	Thermaltake TouchPower 1350W

As always we start with our particular battery of tests:

TESTS
3dMark Vantage:	5203 TOTAL.
3dMark11 1600 mhz / @ 1866	P1374 PTS / P1594
Heaven Unigine v2.1	15.2 FPS and 384 PTS.
Aida 64 - Reading - Writing - Copy - Latency	10261 MB / s 9706 MB / s 12920 MB / s 71.7 ns
Lost planet	14.5 FPS
Resident Evil 5 CineBench	63.2 FPS 31.53 FPS OPENGL / CPU 3.32 FPS

The Gigabyte F2A85X-UP4 is an ATX format motherboard with the new FM2 socket. Compatible with the new AMD APUs, it supports up to 64 GB DDR3 at 1866 mhz, multiGPU crossfire system and a Realtek GbE LAN 1000 Mbit network card. The processor we have tested has been the AMD A10-5800K, the top of the range of the Trinity Fusion series, which in stock values ​​rises only to 4200mhz (boost). We have done a little bit of overclocking obtaining the 4600mhz, raising the multiplier a little bit. We have noticed a palpable improvement of 20%.

I would like to highlight Gigabyte's component quality and cooling system. Engineers have designed a motherboard to power out every single mhz of these processors. The board comes equipped with Ultra Durable 5 technology that you can see all its features on its website.

In our test bench we have tested the equipment with the ATI Radeon 7660D integrated card and the results have been very good. 3DMARK Vantage 52003 PTS, 3DMARK11 P1374 PTS and playing games like Resident Evil at constant 63 FPS. Although its strongest point is when we install memories of +1866 mhz that the team gains power and overclocking level. Tamibén is true that playing games like Metro 2033 or Crysis the team has a much harder time being fluid, but remember that this platform is designed for casual gamers.

We have been very happy with the AMD A10-5800K processor assembly and Gigabyte F2A85X-UP4 motherboard, making the cut in all tests and overclocking tests. AMD is focusing the way forward with its AMD APU Trinty platform and hopefully this is the beginning of a new era of performance processors and systems at a cost to all audiences.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ PERFORMANCE	- WIFI CONNECTION.
+ CAPACITY UP TO 64GB DDR3.
+ INTEGRATED GRAPHICS CARD IN CPU: 7660D
+ ULTRA DURABLE TECHNOLOGY 5, USB 3.0 AND SATA 6.0
+ OVERCLOCKING CAPABILITY
+ PRICE

The Professional Review team awards both products the gold medal and quality / price components: