AMD A6-5200 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD A6-5200 uses the Socket FT3 package soldered to notebook boards. It is a quad core Kabini APU at 2.0 GHz and 25 W with Radeon HD 8400 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- May 2013
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 25 W
- Codename
- Kabini
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A-Series
- Clocks
- 2.0 GHz
AMD A6-5200 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 2 MB shared L2 cache |
| Default TDP | 25 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 8400 (600 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A6-5200 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 A6-5200 is
The A6-5200 is the fastest Kabini Jaguar quad for budget notebooks on Socket FT3. AMD set four Jaguar cores at 2.0 GHz with 2 MB of shared L2 cache. Power is 25 W on 28 nm from May 2013. Radeon HD 8400 graphics at 600 MHz lead Kabini graphics for light games and HD video. It suits buyers who want the most from cheap laptops with bigger cooling.
Top Kabini clocks help single thread school apps and casual games. Four threads cover multitasking with an SSD. Graphics at 600 MHz smooth playback and light 3D on laptop panels. The soldered package locks memory at purchase. The 25 W envelope needs larger notebook pipes than 15 W parts, so bodies run slightly thicker. Screen and SSD quality shape feel alongside clocks.
Single channel DDR3L feeds cores and graphics. The 25 W budget allows stronger sustained clocks than 15 W quads. The A6-5200 covers budget laptops where top Kabini speed at 25 W is wanted.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A6-5200 solders to Socket FT3 as BGA769. No socket exists and no swap is possible. The chip cannot be replaced. Boards wire memory per laptop model with 25 W thermal tables. Maker specs set exact ceilings.
The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered notebook limits. Storage and wireless are the later changes. A faster laptop needs a new board or a new machine.
Lower power Kabini quads share the package class with smaller coolers. Boards differ by thermals, so chips never move between power classes.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1600 class memory in a single channel suits budget laptops. Four to 8 gigabytes cover school and home use. Soldered sizes lock at order. Bandwidth fits HD video and light games.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves radios and storage. Notebook wiring follows the model. Maker manuals list slots.
Cooling is a larger notebook pipe and fan for 25 W with pattern Not applicable (soldered). No boxed cooler exists. Keep vents open for steady 2.0 GHz play.
Upgrade paths
On the same soldered line the AMD A4-5100 with four slower threads suits cheaper laptops on similar boards. For desktops the Kabini line has no socketed option, so a new platform is the only step up. Both need new boards.
A modern laptop means a new platform. The A6-5200 holds budget notebooks where quad 2.0 GHz threads at 25 W are the ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the A6-5200 use?
It uses Socket FT3, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the A6-5200 have?
Four cores at 2.0 GHz with 2 MB of shared L2 cache.
Which graphics does the A6-5200 include?
AMD Radeon HD 8400 at 600 MHz.
What is the TDP of the A6-5200?
25 W for budget notebooks.
Sources and verification
- Jaguar microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini A6-5200 HD8400 data)
- Bobcat microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini succession context)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .