Am4 Pin Layout May 2026

AM4 Pin Layout

The AM4 CPU socket (used by AMD Ryzen processors) is a PGA (pin grid array) socket with 1,331 pin positions on the motherboard CPU socket (pins are on the CPU); the AM4 package is officially called the PGA1331/ZIF AM4 package. Key characteristics and layout notes:

  +---------------------------------------+
  |                  AM4                  |
  |  +---------------------------------+  |
  |  |             Pin Layout          |  |
  |  +---------------------------------+  |
  |  |  Pin 1  |  Pin 2  | ... | Pin 1331|  |
  |  +---------------------------------+  |
  |  |  .......................  |  |
  |  |  (Grid pattern with 47x28 pins) |  |
  |  |  .......................  |  |
  +---------------------------------------+

4.4 PCIe Lanes (Graphics & M.2)

AM4 CPUs provide:

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• Missing pins: positions A1–A4 missing (mechanical key)
• Empty space: ~5×5 central area no pins (on CPU underside)
• Corner pins missing at A1, A2, and opposite corners for alignment

While Socket AM5 is the new standard for the latest Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series, the AM4 platform remains a legendary, cost-effective choice for builders today. AM4 Pin Layout The AM4 CPU socket (used