ASUS F2A85-M PRO Motherboard with AMD A10-5800 Series Processor | FM2 Desktop Combo for Office, Home & Budget Gaming PC
ASUS F2A85-M PRO Motherboard with AMD A10-5800 Series Processor The ASUS F2A85-M PRO paired with the AMD A10-5800 Series APU is a reliable and affordable desktop platform designed for office productivity, home...
ASUS F2A85-M PRO Motherboard with AMD A10-5800 Series Processor
The ASUS F2A85-M PRO paired with the AMD A10-5800 Series APU is a reliable and affordable desktop platform designed for office productivity, home use, multimedia entertainment, and light gaming. Built on AMD's FM2 platform, this combination offers a good balance of CPU performance and integrated Radeon graphics, making it an excellent choice for users who do not require a dedicated graphics card.
The AMD A10-5800 features 4 physical CPU cores and integrated AMD Radeon HD 7660D Graphics, allowing smooth everyday performance for office applications, web browsing, HD video playback, online classes, and older or lightweight games.
The ASUS F2A85-M PRO motherboard provides premium ASUS build quality with SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0, PCI Express expansion, UEFI BIOS, and support for high-speed DDR3 memory.
Key Features
- ASUS F2A85-M PRO Motherboard
- AMD A10-5800 Series Processor
- 4 CPU Cores
- Base Clock: 3.8 GHz
- Max Turbo Clock: 4.2 GHz
- AMD Radeon HD 7660D Integrated Graphics
- AMD A85X Chipset
- FM2 Socket
- DDR3 Memory Support
- SATA 6Gb/s Support
- USB 3.0 Connectivity
- PCI Express x16 Expansion Slot
- Gigabit LAN
- HD Audio
- UEFI BIOS
ASUS F2A85-M PRO Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 |
| Chipset | AMD A85X |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX |
| Memory Support | 4 × DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 64GB DDR3* |
| SATA Ports | 7 × SATA 6Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 | Yes |
| PCIe x16 | 1 |
| PCIe x1 | 2 |
| Display Outputs | HDMI, DVI, VGA |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio | 8-Channel HD Audio |
*Maximum supported memory depends on BIOS version and memory configuration.
AMD A10-5800 Processor Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Trinity |
| Manufacturing Process | 32nm |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4.2 GHz |
| Cache | 4MB L2 |
| TDP | 100W |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Socket | FM2 |
Best For
- Office Work
- Students
- Home Computing
- Web Browsing
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Software
- POS Systems
- Online Classes
- HD Movies
- YouTube
- Light Photoshop
- Retro Gaming
- Older PC Games
- Budget Desktop PC
Gaming Performance
The integrated Radeon HD 7660D graphics can run many older games and esports titles at low settings.
Playable examples include:
- League of Legends
- Dota 2 (Low)
- Counter-Strike Source
- Left 4 Dead 2
- GTA San Andreas
- Minecraft (Low Settings)
- Older FIFA and PES titles
Modern AAA games generally require a dedicated graphics card.
Upgrade Options
You can further improve performance by adding:
- Up to 64GB DDR3 RAM (board support)
- SATA SSD
- Dedicated Graphics Card
- Higher-end FM2 APUs (such as AMD A10-6800K)
Package Includes
- ASUS F2A85-M PRO Motherboard
- AMD A10-5800 Processor
- I/O Shield (if available)
- SATA Cable (if available)
Intel & Xeon Performance Comparison
The AMD A10-5800 is now an older processor (released in 2012). It is still usable for basic tasks, but buyers should understand where it stands compared to Intel and Xeon options.
| Processor | Performance Compared to A10-5800 |
|---|---|
| Intel Core i3-2120 | Similar overall CPU performance |
| Intel Core i3-3220 | Slightly faster CPU performance |
| Intel Core i5-2400 | Significantly faster (around 60–80% better in multi-core workloads) |
| Intel Core i5-3470 | Much faster and more efficient |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | Considerably faster for productivity and gaming |
| Intel Xeon E3-1220 V2 | Noticeably faster for workstation tasks |
| Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2 | Much faster thanks to 4 cores / 8 threads |
| Intel Xeon E3-1240 V3 | Far superior for multitasking, editing, and virtualization |
Graphics Comparison
One advantage of the AMD A10-5800 is its integrated Radeon HD 7660D GPU, which is substantially stronger than the integrated graphics found in many 2nd and 3rd Generation Intel Core processors. If you are not using a dedicated graphics card, the A10-5800 provides a better graphics experience for older games and multimedia.
However, when paired with a dedicated graphics card, Intel Core i5 and Xeon processors of similar generations generally deliver better CPU performance.
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