AMD E-450 socket: Socket FT1
The AMD E-450 uses the Socket FT1 package. It is a soldered 18 W dual core Zacate APU at 1.65 GHz with Radeon HD 6320 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT1
- Launched
- August 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 18 W
- Codename
- Zacate
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD E
- Clocks
- 1.65 GHz
AMD E-450 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Bobcat cores on 40 nm |
| Clocks | 1.65 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (512 KB per core) |
| Default TDP | 18 W |
| Manufacturing process | 40 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1333, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 lanes from the APU |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 6320 (508 MHz to 600 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT1 (BGA, 413 balls, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD E-450 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-450 is
AMD E-450 is a dual core Zacate APU that AMD released in August 2011 for netbooks with soldered boards. It uses the Bobcat core design on a 40 nm process, running at 1.65 GHz with no CPU turbo. The cache is 1 MB of L2 with 512 KB per core. Power is 18 W. Graphics come from AMD Radeon HD 6320 with 80 shaders at 508 MHz base to 600 MHz boost, the only GPU turbo in this batch.
The HD 6320 with boost plus DDR3-1333 support separate it from the E-350 at the same power. CPU clocks step up 50 MHz while graphics gain a 600 MHz ceiling for video playback and light games. Threads equal cores at 2.
Netbooks pair it with DDR3-1333 memory and small drives for a slightly quicker feel than E-350 bodies. Fixed CPU clocks with boosting graphics keep behavior predictable. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the package.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E-450 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.
The BIOS must list the exact E-450 string with DDR3-1333 tables. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers AMD pairing basics.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1333, single channel, a step over the DDR3-1066 of other Zacate parts. The single channel still feeds cores and graphics together, so capacity matters most.
PCI Express lanes come from the APU for Wi-Fi and storage. No graphics slot exists on netbook boards.
Cooling uses a small heatsink sized for 18 W. The boosting graphics block rewards clear vents with longer 600 MHz holds.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on soldered Socket FT1. The E-450 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-350 with slower graphics and memory.
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-450 use?
It uses Socket FT1, a soldered BGA package with 413 balls.
How is the E-450 different from the E-350?
CPU is 1.65 GHz instead of 1.6 GHz, graphics are HD 6320 with 508 to 600 MHz boost, and memory is DDR3-1333.
What memory does the E-450 use?
DDR3-1333, single channel.
Can the E-450 be upgraded?
No. The APU is soldered to the board.
Sources and verification
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