AMD A4-5100 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD A4-5100 uses the Socket FT3 package soldered to notebook boards. It is a quad core Kabini APU at 1.55 GHz and 15 W with Radeon HD 8330 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- November 2013
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Kabini
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A-Series
- Clocks
- 1.55 GHz
AMD A4-5100 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.55 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 2 MB shared L2 cache |
| Default TDP | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1600, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, up to 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8330 (500 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A4-5100 needs a motherboard with a Socket FT3 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket FT3 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket FT3 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 769 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 24.5 × 24.5 mm |
| Introduced | May 2013 |
| Memory | DDR3-1600, one or two channels, ECC on selected designs |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the A4-5100 is
The A4-5100 is a late Kabini Jaguar refresh for budget notebooks on Socket FT3. AMD set four Jaguar cores at 1.55 GHz with 2 MB of shared L2 cache. Power is 15 W on 28 nm from November 2013. Radeon HD 8330 graphics at 500 MHz handle school work and video. A small clock step over the 1.5 GHz A4-5000 suits late production laptops with the same cooling.
Slightly higher fixed clocks help single thread apps without leaving the 15 W class. Four threads cover browsing beside documents with an SSD. Graphics at 500 MHz smooth playback on laptop panels. The soldered package locks memory at purchase. Panel and SSD quality shape feel more than 50 MHz in these bodies.
Single channel DDR3L feeds cores and graphics. The 15 W envelope fits standard notebook fans. The A4-5100 covers late budget laptops where a small refresh step at 15 W is wanted.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A4-5100 solders to Socket FT3 as BGA769 at 24.5 × 24.5 mm. There is no socket and no later swap. The chip cannot be replaced. Memory wires per laptop model. Maker specs set ceilings.
The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered notebook limits. Drives and wireless are the later changes. A faster notebook needs a new board.
Temash parts share the package class but target tablets. Notebook boards never take slate chips.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1600 class memory in a single channel suits budget laptops. Four gigabytes covers school images. Soldered sizes lock at order. Bandwidth fits HD video.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC links Wi-Fi and storage. Notebook plans wire lanes per model. Maker manuals list exact slots.
Cooling is a notebook pipe and fan for 15 W with pattern Not applicable (soldered). No retail cooler exists. Clean vents hold 1.55 GHz during lessons.
Upgrade paths
Within the soldered line the AMD A4-5000 at 1.5 GHz is a slightly slower twin on similar boards. The AMD A6-5200 with four faster threads and HD 8400 graphics adds speed where 25 W cooling allows. Both share FT3 fit.
A modern laptop means a new platform. The A4-5100 holds late budget notebooks where quad 1.55 GHz threads at 15 W suffice.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the A4-5100 use?
It uses Socket FT3, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the A4-5100 have?
Four cores at 1.55 GHz with 2 MB of shared L2 cache.
Which graphics does the A4-5100 include?
AMD Radeon HD 8330 at 500 MHz.
What is the TDP of the A4-5100?
15 W for budget notebooks.
Sources and verification
- Jaguar microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini A4-5100 data)
- Bobcat microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini succession context)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .