AMD E-350 socket: Socket FT1
The AMD E-350 uses the Socket FT1 package. It is a soldered 18 W dual core Zacate APU at 1.6 GHz for netbooks.
- Socket
- Socket FT1
- Launched
- January 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 18 W
- Codename
- Zacate
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD E
- Clocks
- 1.6 GHz
AMD E-350 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Bobcat cores on 40 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (512 KB per core) |
| 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 (492 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT1 (BGA, 413 balls, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD E-350 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-350 is
AMD E-350 is a dual 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 1.6 GHz with no turbo. The cache is 1 MB of L2 with 512 KB per core. Power is 18 W. Graphics come from AMD Radeon HD 6310 with 80 shaders at 492 MHz, rounded to 500 MHz in some listings.
Two cores at 1.6 GHz with Zacate graphics defined the 2011 netbook formula for browsing and HD video playback. The single die integrates cores, graphics and the single channel DDR3 controller for small cheap boards. Threads equal cores at 2.
Netbooks pair it with 2 GB of DDR3 and small hard drives for quiet daily use. Fixed clocks keep fleet behavior steady. 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-350 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 another Zacate part is not a field swap. Boards follow small notebook layouts.
The BIOS must list the exact E-350 string. 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 cores and graphics, so 2 GB configurations feel direct. Soldered options lock size at purchase.
PCI Express lanes come from the APU for Wi-Fi and storage. There is no graphics slot to consider.
Cooling uses a small heatsink sized for 18 W, often with a tiny fan. Dust removal helps more than any setting change.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on soldered Socket FT1. The E-350 cannot be removed, so a faster netbook means a new board or a new device. A same power comparison on the same package is AMD E-300 with lower clocks.
A platform move means a new small laptop on a current BGA package. Recycle the old netbook after wiping the drive.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD E-350 use?
It uses Socket FT1, a soldered BGA package with 413 balls.
Can the E-350 be upgraded?
No. The APU is soldered to the board.
What memory does the E-350 use?
DDR3-1066, single channel.
Does the E-350 need a separate graphics card?
No. AMD Radeon HD 6310 covers HD video playback of the era.
Sources and verification
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