AMD A6-9230 SoC socket: Socket FT4
The AMD A6-9230 SoC uses the Socket FT4 soldered package. It is a dual core Stoney Ridge mobile chip at 25 W with boost to 2.8 GHz.
- Socket
- Socket FT4
- Launched
- May 2016
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 25 W
- Codename
- Stoney Ridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A6
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 2.8 GHz
AMD A6-9230 SoC specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Excavator (Stoney Ridge) on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 2.8 GHz boost |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 25 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 8 lanes from the SoC |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FT4 (BGA, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A6-9230 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 A6-9230 SoC is
The A6-9230 SoC is a two core, two thread mobile processor from Stoney Ridge. It launched in May 2016 with a 2.6 GHz base and up to 2.8 GHz boost at 25 W. Two Excavator cores cover entry laptops where cost matters more than speed.
One megabyte of shared L2 cache feeds basic office work. The 2.6 GHz base sustains browsing well, while 2.8 GHz boost lifts short peaks. Twenty five watts suit 15 inch bodies with single fans.
Stoney Ridge integrates Radeon graphics with hardware video engines for streaming. Single channel DDR4-2133 keeps board cost down. The chip suits schools buying fleets for classroom clouds.
On 28 nm the 9230 solders to FT4 boards with BGA mounting. It sits in the A6 family below A9 parts on clocks. Locked multiplier removes tuning.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A6-9230 solders to Socket FT4 with no socket option. Laptop model fixes the chip for life. Boards set 25 W in firmware.
Entry laptops pair it with single channel DDR4 for cost sensitive designs. Thin bodies boot from eMMC or small SSDs. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows BGA identification.
The A9-9420 SoC on the same socket adds clocks where pace helps. The A6-9200 SoC trims power to 10 W for fanless designs.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133 in single channel operation is the memory design for Stoney Ridge dual cores. Bandwidth suits office work and streaming. Capacity follows board slots where SODIMM is used.
Eight PCIe 3.0 lanes wire SSDs and board devices. Speeds suit boot drives. Wi-Fi flows through board modules.
Twenty five watts cool with a small fan. Entry bodies favor battery over sustained pace.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on soldered FT4. SSD and memory where socketed are the only levers.
A new laptop is the path past dual cores. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide frames soldered limits.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the A6-9230 SoC use?
It uses the Socket FT4 soldered package.
How many cores does the A6-9230 have?
Two cores with two threads at 2.6 GHz base with up to 2.8 GHz boost.
When did the A6-9230 launch?
May 2016 with the Stoney Ridge mobile lineup.
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