AMD A6-6310 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD A6-6310 uses the Socket FT3 socket as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a quad core Beema APU from 1.8 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 15 W with Radeon R4 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- April 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Beema
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A6
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 2.4 GHz
AMD A6-6310 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Puma cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 2.4 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1866, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, up to 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R4 (128 shaders, up to 800 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A6-6310 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 A6-6310 is
The A6-6310 brings turbo clocks to Beema notebooks on Socket FT3. It runs 4 Puma cores and 4 threads at 1.8 GHz base with bursts to 2.4 GHz. Two megabytes of L2 cache cover multitasking. Power is 15 W on 28 nm from April 2014. AMD does not specify a sustained base, so real clocks follow cooling.
Turbo separates it from fixed A4 parts in bursty school work. Foreground apps burst high while background services share the threads. The 15 W envelope fits thin bodies with everyday battery. The soldered package means buyers choose the whole notebook.
Radeon R4 with 128 shaders up to 800 MHz drives notebook panels for video and light games. DDR3L-1866 over one channel feeds cores and graphics. The A6-6310 covers 2014 notebooks where Beema must burst past fixed clock parts.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A6-6310 solders to the board on Socket FT3 and cannot be replaced. Memory locks at purchase on soldered bodies. Boards wire SODIMM DDR3L with eDP panels.
FT3 notebooks use SoC SATA and USB. AM1 desktops cannot take this BGA chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered limits.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1866 over a single channel suits mainstream notebooks. One 8 GB SODIMM covers study work. Single channel is fixed by the SoC.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves SSDs and radios. Small SSDs lift bursty feel. Most builds stay on R4 graphics.
Cooling follows the 15 W thin design. Turbo duration tracks body temperature. Keep vents clear for sustained bursts.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD A4-6210 at fixed 1.8 GHz below saves cost with R3 graphics, while the AMD A8-6410 at 2.0 GHz to 2.4 GHz with R5 graphics above adds speed. All share FT3 boards.
Carrizo-L A6 parts cover newer notebooks. The A6-6310 holds Beema turbo duty at 15 W.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A6-6310 use?
It uses Socket FT3 as a soldered chip.
How many cores does the A6-6310 have?
Four cores and four threads at 1.8 GHz base with bursts to 2.4 GHz.
Which graphics does the A6-6310 include?
AMD Radeon R4 with 128 shaders up to 800 MHz.
What is the TDP of the A6-6310?
15 W.
Sources and verification
- AMD A6-6310 Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck)
- AMD introduces low-power Mullins and Beema APUs (Notebookcheck, family data)
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