AMD A6-9210 SoC socket: Socket FP4
The AMD A6-9210 SoC uses the Socket FP4 soldered package. It is a dual core Stoney Ridge mobile chip at 15 W with boost to 2.8 GHz.
- Socket
- Socket FP4
- Launched
- May 2016
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Stoney Ridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A6
- Clocks
- 2.4 / 2.8 GHz
AMD A6-9210 SoC specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Excavator (Stoney Ridge) on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz base, up to 2.8 GHz boost |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 8 lanes from the SoC |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP4 (BGA, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A6-9210 SoC needs a motherboard with a Socket FP4 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket FP4 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket FP4 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 968 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Memory | DDR3-2133 and DDR4-1600, one or two channels, ECC not supported |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the A6-9210 SoC is
The A6-9210 SoC is a two core, two thread mobile processor from Stoney Ridge. It launched in May 2016 with a 2.4 GHz base and up to 2.8 GHz boost at 15 W. Two cores cover entry laptops on FP4 boards where BGA mounting suits thin designs.
One megabyte of L2 cache feeds office work. The 2.4 GHz base sustains browsing, while 2.8 GHz boost lifts peaks. Fifteen watts fit 15 inch bodies.
Radeon graphics with video engines handle streaming. Single channel DDR4 keeps costs down. The chip sits in the A6 family below A9 clocks.
On 28 nm the 9210 solders to FP4 with BGA. It shares clocks with FT4 Stoney parts on a different footprint. Locked multiplier removes tuning.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A6-9210 solders to Socket FP4 with no socket option. Laptop choice fixes the chip for life. Boards set 15 W in firmware.
Entry laptops use soldered DDR4 and SSDs. The How to find your CPU socket type guide covers BGA identification.
The A9-9410 SoC on the same socket adds clocks. The A6-9230 SoC on Socket FT4 is the FT4 counterpart with similar pace.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133 single channel is the memory target. Bandwidth suits office tasks. Capacity follows board designs.
Eight PCIe lanes wire storage and Wi-Fi. Speeds fit thin clients.
Fifteen watts cool with a small fan. Entry bodies favor battery.
Upgrade paths
No CPU swap exists on soldered FP4. SSD updates extend life.
A new laptop is the path past dual cores.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the A6-9210 SoC use?
It uses the Socket FP4 soldered package.
How many cores does the A6-9210 have?
Two cores with two threads at 2.4 GHz base with up to 2.8 GHz boost.
When did the A6-9210 launch?
May 2016 with the Stoney Ridge mobile lineup.
Sources and verification
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