CPU compatibility

[SffNoobie]

I have an Elitedesk 705 G2 Sff with a PRO A4 8350B cpu. Can I change the CPU with AMD A10 5800k? I just wanted to know if its possible because i have it lying around and it has more cores that the A4 cpu. I have tried searching on the internet but manuals does not have any CPU support list for this model.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

It doesn't appear that you can.

This user benchmarking site for the 705 G2 SFF has over 150 PC's running with various components and I don't see that processor listed.

UserBenchmark: HP EliteDesk 705 G2 SFF Compatible Components

[SffNoobie]

Thank you for the reply Paul_Tikkanen. I have also seen the compatibility test on the site you mentioned. It does not mention why it is incompatible but that was the only solution we could find. I guess i'll stay with the A4 CPU because it's still a decent computer for basic home use and buying another cpu leaves me with two spare cpu that i'm reluctant to build from.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

The processors supported in the 705 G2 model series are around 3 years newer than the one you wanted to install in there.

That would be one major reason it wouldn't work.

The other major reason is it has a different socket than the ones supported in the 705 G2.

This is the best processor supported in the 705 G2...Socket FM2+

AMD PRO A10-8750B Specs | TechPowerUp CPU Database

The spare one you have is a Socket FM2

AMD A10-5800K Specs | TechPowerUp CPU Database

And if you look at the specs, other things are different such as the voltage the processors run at.