AMD A8-6410 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD A8-6410 uses the Socket FT3 socket as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a quad core Beema APU from 2.0 GHz to 2.4 GHz at 15 W with Radeon R5 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- April 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Beema
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A8
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 2.4 GHz
AMD A8-6410 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Puma cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 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, 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R5 (128 shaders, up to 800 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A8-6410 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 A8-6410 is
The A8-6410 tops Beema notebooks on Socket FT3 for entry multimedia. It runs 4 Puma cores and 4 threads at 2.0 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. The higher base over the A6-6310 is the reason to pick it.
The 2.0 GHz base keeps everyday work snappy without waiting for turbo. Bursts to 2.4 GHz help photo edits. The 15 W envelope fits the same thin bodies as slower Beema parts. The soldered package means screen and battery decide alongside silicon.
Radeon R5 with 128 shaders up to 800 MHz leads Beema integrated graphics for light games. DDR3L-1866 over one channel feeds cores and graphics. Buyers pick the A8-6410 where top Beema threads with R5 must stay at 15 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A8-6410 solders to the board on Socket FT3 and cannot be replaced. Buyers lock memory and display tier at order time. Boards wire SODIMM DDR3L with eDP.
FT3 designs use SoC I/O throughout. Socketed desktops cannot take this BGA chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered notebooks.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1866 over a single channel suits multimedia notebooks. Eight gigabytes covers study with media libraries. Single channel is fixed.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves SSDs and radios. A small SSD holds the OS with room for media. Most builds rely on R5 graphics.
Cooling follows the 15 W thin design with no retail mount. Turbo holds better on hard desks. The locked multiplier keeps thermals steady.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD A6-6310 at 1.8 GHz base below saves cost with R4 graphics, while the AMD A4-6210 at fixed 1.8 GHz with R3 graphics covers value. All share FT3 boards.
Carrizo-L A8 parts cover newer multimedia notebooks. The A8-6410 remains the Beema top at 15 W.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A8-6410 use?
It uses Socket FT3 as a soldered chip.
How many cores does the A8-6410 have?
Four cores and four threads at 2.0 GHz base with bursts to 2.4 GHz.
Which graphics does the A8-6410 include?
AMD Radeon R5 with 128 shaders up to 800 MHz.
What is the TDP of the A8-6410?
15 W.
Sources and verification
- AMD A8-6410 Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck)
- AMD A6-6310 Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck, Beema family data)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .