AMD A6-9225 SoC socket: Socket FT4
The AMD A6-9225 SoC uses Socket FT4 as a soldered BGA package. It tops the Stoney Ridge SoC stack with the highest clocks, fixed to its board for life.
- Socket
- Socket FT4
- Launched
- June 2018
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Stoney Ridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A6
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 3.0 GHz
AMD A6-9225 SoC specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Excavator (Stoney Ridge) |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 3.0 GHz boost |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (shared, no L3) |
| 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 APU |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon R4 (3 CU, up to 686 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FT4 BGA (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A6-9225 SoC needs a motherboard with a Socket FT4 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket FT4 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket FT4 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 769 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 24.5 × 24.5 mm |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Memory | DDR4-2133, single channel |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the A6-9225 SoC is
The A6-9225 SoC is a dual core, dual thread mobile processor with a 2.6 GHz base and up to 3.0 GHz boost per the database and PassMark. It carries 1 MB of shared L2 cache with no L3 and a 15 W TDP on the 28 nm process. One review page and an aggregator list up to 3.1 GHz instead, so the 3.0 GHz database figure is kept with the conflict noted.
It is the fastest Stoney Ridge SoC for entry laptops, pairing the highest base clock with Radeon R4 graphics. The graphics run 3 compute units at up to 686 MHz per the review variant table, while the database page copies 655 MHz from the 9220 and reads as stale. The multiplier is locked.
Launch dating splits across sources: the database says April 2017, while the review page and an aggregator point to mid and June 2018. This page uses June 2018 where two sources agree. Memory runs as DDR4-2133 in a single channel.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A6-9225 is soldered to the board in the Socket FT4 package and cannot be replaced. Upgrading means replacing the board or the whole laptop. The database and PassMark both name Socket FT4 directly.
Boards pair it with basic cooling tuned for 15 W loads. One memory slot is the common layout for single channel designs. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered package trade offs.
There is no socket retention or aftermarket mounting choice. Service follows the laptop maker manual.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support covers DDR4-2133 in one channel. One DIMM gives full speed here. Most shipping laptops solder 4 GB for cost reasons.
PCI Express arrives as version 3.0 with 8 lanes from the APU for Wi-Fi and storage. There is no cooler to swap, so thermal design stays with the maker.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on FT4. The only moves are a larger drive where the slot allows it or a whole laptop replacement. This SKU already tops its package stack, so the next step is a dual channel platform.
Staying on this board, a clean OS install helps more than chasing clocks. The locked multiplier removes overclocking as a tuning option.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the A6-9225 SoC use?
It uses Socket FT4 as a soldered BGA package. The chip cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the A6-9225 have?
Two cores and two threads at 2.6 GHz base with up to 3.0 GHz boost per the database. One page lists 3.1 GHz instead.
Which graphics does the A6-9225 include?
Radeon R4 with 3 compute units up to 686 MHz per the review variant table. The database 655 MHz figure reads as copied from the 9220.
When did the A6-9225 launch?
June 2018 per the review page and an aggregator. The database April 2017 date conflicts and is noted here.
Can the A6-9225 be replaced or upgraded?
No. The processor is soldered to the board.
Sources and verification
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .