AMD E-240 socket: Socket FT1
The AMD E-240 uses the Socket FT1 package. It is a soldered 18 W single core Zacate APU at 1.5 GHz for netbooks.
- Socket
- Socket FT1
- Launched
- January 2011
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Default TDP
- 18 W
- Codename
- Zacate
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD E
- Clocks
- 1.5 GHz
AMD E-240 specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Bobcat cores on 40 nm |
| Clocks | 1.5 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 512 KB L2 |
| Default TDP | 18 W |
| Manufacturing process | 40 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 lanes from the APU |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 6310 (500 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT1 (BGA, 413 balls, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD E-240 needs a motherboard with a Socket FT1 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket FT1 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket FT1 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 413 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3-1066, single 64-bit channel |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the E-240 is
AMD E-240 is a single core Zacate APU that AMD released in January 2011 at the Fusion launch for netbooks with soldered boards. It uses the Bobcat core design on a 40 nm process, running at 1.5 GHz with no turbo. The cache is 512 KB of L2. Power is 18 W. Graphics come from AMD Radeon HD 6310 with 80 shaders at a fixed 500 MHz.
One Bobcat core with Zacate graphics covers browsing and video playback in small netbooks while staying inside an 18 W budget. The single die integrates the core, graphics and single channel DDR3 controller. Threads equal cores at 1.
At 18 W the E-240 belongs to the Zacate netbook group above the 9 W Ontario parts. Boards pair it with 1 GB to 2 GB of DDR3 and small drives. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains why this soldered BGA part cannot be serviced.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E-240 solders to Socket FT1 with 413 balls and cannot be moved to another board. Netbook makers qualify each model with a specific board and BIOS, so even another Zacate part is not a drop in upgrade. Boards follow small notebook layouts with soldered memory in most designs.
The board BIOS must list the exact E-240 string. Power delivery at 18 W is modest, so screen and battery decide the buy. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes soldered parts have no desktop mount.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066, single channel. The single 64 bit channel feeds the core and graphics together. Soldered options lock size at purchase.
PCI Express lanes come from the APU for Wi-Fi and storage. Netbook boards have no graphics slot.
Cooling uses a small heatsink sized for 18 W, often with a tiny fan. Fixed clocks need little airflow.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on soldered Socket FT1. The E-240 cannot be removed, so a faster Zacate part means a new board or a new netbook. A dual core comparison on the same package is the E-350 class.
A platform move means a new small laptop on a current BGA package. Recycle the old netbook through a proper e waste path once data is wiped.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD E-240 use?
It uses Socket FT1, a soldered BGA package with 413 balls.
Can the E-240 be upgraded?
No. The APU is soldered to the board.
What memory does the E-240 use?
DDR3-1066, single channel.
Does the E-240 need a separate graphics card?
No. AMD Radeon HD 6310 at 500 MHz covers video playback of the era.
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