AMD A8-3510MX socket: Socket FS1
The AMD A8-3510MX uses the Socket FS1 socket. It is a socketed 45 W quad core Llano mobile APU at 1.8 GHz to 2.5 GHz with Radeon HD 6620G graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FS1
- Launched
- June 2011
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 45 W
- Codename
- Llano
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- AMD A8
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 2.5 GHz
AMD A8-3510MX specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Stars (K10) cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 2.5 GHz Turbo Core |
| Cache | 4 MB L2 (1 MB per core) |
| Default TDP | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1600, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 from the APU (lane layout varies by board design) |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 6620G (444 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FS1 (PGA, 722 contacts) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD A8-3510MX needs a motherboard with a Socket FS1 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson mobile | A60M, A70M | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket FS1.
Socket FS1 at a glance
| Type | rPGA, 722 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | June 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3-1333 and 1600, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the A8-3510MX is
AMD A8-3510MX is a quad core Llano mobile APU that AMD released in June 2011 for socketed performance laptops. It uses the Stars K10 core design on a 32 nm process, running at 1.8 GHz base with Turbo Core to 2.5 GHz. The cache is 4 MB of L2 with 1 MB per core. Power is 45 W. Graphics come from AMD Radeon HD 6620G with 400 shaders at a fixed 444 MHz.
The MX class adds base clocks and DDR3-1600 support over the A8-3500M at the cost of 10 W. Sustained threaded work runs faster, while the 400 shader block matches at 444 MHz. Threads equal cores at 4.
Performance laptops pair it with DDR3-1600 SODIMMs and stronger cooling than 35 W bodies. The 45 W envelope needs an MX rated heatsink. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains why this socketed PGA part can be serviced.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A8-3510MX fits Socket FS1 with 722 contacts in pin grid form. Hudson A60M and A70M boards carry it where the BIOS lists the exact A8-3510MX string with 45 W tables. A 35 W only heatsink cannot hold MX loads.
Memory choice follows the MX class with DDR3-1600 SODIMMs. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains why the maker list decides.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1600, two channels. Two matched 1600 MT/s SODIMMs give the rated bandwidth. DDR3-1333 also runs where fitted.
PCI Express is revision 2.0 from the APU for discrete graphics options, Wi-Fi and storage. Some MX laptops add a discrete GPU in Dual Graphics mode where validated.
Cooling is board specific for 45 W with larger pipes than 35 W bodies.
Upgrade paths
On Socket FS1 the A8-3510MX can move to faster A8 parts where the heatsink and BIOS allow it. Memory and storage carry over. A 35 W comparison at lower base is AMD A8-3500M on the same socket.
A platform move means a new laptop on a newer BGA package.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A8-3510MX use?
It uses Socket FS1 in pin grid form with 722 contacts.
What does the MX suffix mean?
The 45 W performance class with higher base clocks and DDR3-1600 support.
What memory does the A8-3510MX use?
DDR3-1600, two channels.
Can the A8-3510MX be replaced?
Yes, in socketed laptops with a 45 W heatsink and BIOS support.
Sources and verification
- AMD A8-3510MX Notebook APU (AMD archived product page)
- AMD A8-3510MX Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .