AMD "Zen 3" architecture results in better performance and enhanced gaming capabilities Eight cores and 16 processing threads deliver superior multitasking capabilities and improved performance 4.8 GHz Max Boost allows for improved single-core performance Unlocked for overclocking feature lets you manually overclock the processor to achieve desired performance 36MB cache enhances multitasking potential DDR4-3200 support improves overall system performance and responsiveness AMD socket AM4 platform allows for easy upgrade in future PCIe 4.0 support enables faster data transfer rates between the processor and devices compatible with PCIe Gen 4