AMD A4-6210 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD A4-6210 uses the Socket FT3 socket as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a quad core Beema APU at 1.8 GHz and 15 W with Radeon R3 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- April 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Beema
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A4
- Clocks
- 1.8 GHz
AMD A4-6210 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Puma cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
| Processor base power (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 R3 (128 shaders, up to 600 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A4-6210 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 A4-6210 is
The A4-6210 is a mainstream Beema quad for entry notebooks on Socket FT3. It runs 4 Puma cores and 4 threads at a fixed 1.8 GHz with 2 MB of L2 cache. Power is 15 W on 28 nm from April 2014. No boost keeps behavior steady in shared machines.
The 1.8 GHz fixed clock leads Beema A4 notebooks for office work. Four threads handle browsing with background updates. The 15 W envelope fits thin bodies with everyday battery life. The soldered package means screen and battery decide satisfaction alongside silicon.
Radeon R3 with 128 shaders up to 600 MHz drives notebook panels for video. DDR3L-1600 over one channel feeds cores and graphics. Buyers pick the A4-6210 where Beema quad threads must stay at 15 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A4-6210 solders to the board on Socket FT3 and cannot be replaced. Memory size locks at purchase on soldered bodies, with SODIMM slots on thicker designs. Boards wire eDP panels with SoC SATA.
FT3 notebooks cannot swap chips with AM1 desktops. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered limits.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1600 over a single channel suits mainstream notebooks. One 8 GB SODIMM covers study multitasking. Single channel is fixed by the SoC.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves SSDs and radios. Small SSDs transform feel on fixed clocks. Most builds rely on R3 graphics.
Cooling follows the 15 W thin design with no retail mount. Fixed 1.8 GHz sustains well. Keep vents clear.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD E2-6110 at 1.5 GHz below saves cost with R2 graphics, while the AMD A6-6310 at 1.8 GHz to 2.4 GHz with R4 graphics above adds bursts. All share FT3 boards.
Newer notebooks moved to Carrizo-L. The A4-6210 holds Beema mainstream duty at 15 W.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A4-6210 use?
It uses Socket FT3 as a soldered chip.
How many cores does the A4-6210 have?
Four cores and four threads at 1.8 GHz with 2 MB of L2 cache.
Which graphics does the A4-6210 include?
AMD Radeon R3 with 128 shaders up to 600 MHz.
What is the TDP of the A4-6210?
15 W.
Sources and verification
- AMD A4-6210 Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck)
- AMD introduces low-power Mullins and Beema APUs (Notebookcheck, family data)
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