The AMD A88X is a motherboard chipset designed for FM2+ socket processors, primarily used in AMD's A-series APUs (Accelerated Processing Units). It supports the FM2+ platform, offering features like USB 3.0, SATA 6Gbps, and PCIe 3.0. The A88X chipset facilitates overclocking and features an integrated GPU with support for Dual Graphics, allowing users to combine the APU's integrated graphics with a dedicated graphics card for improved performance. It also supports AMD's A-series Kaveri and Godavari APUs, providing a balance between performance, connectivity, and compatibility for mid-range to enthusiast-level systems.