AMD A4-6250J socket: Socket FT3
The AMD A4-6250J uses the Socket FT3 socket as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a quad core Beema APU at 2.0 GHz and 25 W with Radeon R3 graphics for embedded boards.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- April 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 25 W
- Codename
- Beema
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A4
- Clocks
- 2.0 GHz
AMD A4-6250J specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Puma cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 2 MB shared L2 cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 25 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, up to 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R3 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A4-6250J 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 A4-6250J is
The A4-6250J is a higher power Beema quad on Socket FT3 for embedded boards. It runs 4 Puma cores and 4 threads at a fixed 2.0 GHz with 2 MB of shared L2 cache. Power is 25 W on 28 nm from April 2014. The soldered BGA package suits boards that never expect a chip swap.
The 2.0 GHz fixed clock leads Beema A4 embedded parts for control workloads. Four threads handle gateway services with background tasks. The 25 W envelope allows small fans or large passive sinks. Desktop placement in the databases reflects board use rather than a socketed desktop chip.
Radeon R3 graphics cover setup displays and light signage. DDR3 over one channel feeds cores and graphics. Buyers pick the 6250J where embedded Beema boards need the fastest fixed A4 clocks.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A4-6250J solders to the board on Socket FT3 and cannot be replaced. Embedded vendors validate memory and I/O for long lifecycles. The socket FT3 Beema generation covers this part.
Single channel DDR3 is fixed by the SoC. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered embedded design. Confirm operating temperature ratings for field installs.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3 over a single channel suits embedded control duty. Size memory once for the whole workload. ECC is not offered on these value parts.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves NICs and flash. Appliances use lanes for network expansion. Small SSDs hold logging data.
Cooling uses embedded heatsinks for 25 W. Fixed clocks keep thermals steady. Wide temperature builds need validated paths.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Compare the AMD A4-6210 at 1.8 GHz with 15 W tuning nearby, or the AMD A6-6310 at 1.8 GHz to 2.4 GHz with R4 graphics above. All share FT3 boards.
A new embedded platform needs a new board. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps identify soldered AMD boards.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A4-6250J use?
It uses Socket FT3 as a soldered BGA chip.
How many cores does the A4-6250J have?
Four cores and four threads at 2.0 GHz with 2 MB of shared L2 cache.
Which graphics does the A4-6250J include?
AMD Radeon R3 for setup displays.
What is the TDP of the A4-6250J?
25 W.
Sources and verification
- A4-6250J specs (Technical City, socket and clocks)
- AMD A4-6250J APU Benchmark (PassMark, class and cache)
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