AMD E1-2100 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD E1-2100 uses the Socket FT3 package soldered to notebook boards. It is a dual core Kabini APU at 1.0 GHz and 9 W with Radeon HD 8210 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- May 2013
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 9 W
- Codename
- Kabini
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD E-Series
- Clocks
- 1.0 GHz
AMD E1-2100 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.0 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 1 MB shared L2 cache |
| Default TDP | 9 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1333, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, up to 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8210 (300 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD E1-2100 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 E1-2100 is
The E1-2100 is a Kabini Jaguar APU for budget notebooks on Socket FT3. AMD set two Jaguar cores at 1.0 GHz with 1 MB of shared L2 cache. Power is 9 W on 28 nm from May 2013. Radeon HD 8210 graphics at 300 MHz cover school work and video. It suits low cost laptops where battery and price beat speed.
Fixed clocks sip power through documents and browsing. Two threads handle basic multitasking with an SSD. Integrated graphics decode video for laptop panels. The soldered package locks memory and storage choices at purchase. Screen quality shapes feel more than clocks in these bodies.
Single channel DDR3L feeds cores and graphics. The 9 W envelope allows small fans and thin pipes. The E1-2100 covers budget notebooks where two Jaguar threads at 9 W are enough.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E1-2100 solders to Socket FT3 as BGA769. No socket exists and no swap is possible. The chip cannot be replaced. Boards wire SODIMM slots or soldered memory per model. Maker specs set exact ceilings, commonly up to 8 GB in these laptops.
The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered notebook limits. Later changes cover drives and wireless cards. A faster laptop means a new board or a new machine.
Temash tablet parts share the package class but target different thermals. Notebook and slate boards never interchange.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 class memory in a single channel suits budget laptops. Four gigabytes covers school images with an SSD. Soldered sizes lock at order. Bandwidth fits HD panels and video calls.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves Wi-Fi and storage. Notebook wiring follows the model plan. Maker manuals list slot options.
Cooling is a small heat pipe and fan for 9 W with pattern Not applicable (soldered). No boxed cooler exists. Keep vents clear for steady 1.0 GHz use.
Upgrade paths
On the same soldered line the AMD E1-2500 at 1.4 GHz adds speed on similar notebook boards. The AMD E2-3000 with two faster threads and HD 8280 graphics is a nearby step where graphics matter. Both need new boards since FT3 never swaps.
A modern thin laptop needs a new platform. The E1-2100 holds budget notebooks where 1.0 GHz dual cores at 9 W suffice.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the E1-2100 use?
It uses Socket FT3, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the E1-2100 have?
Two cores at 1.0 GHz with 1 MB of shared L2 cache.
Which graphics does the E1-2100 include?
AMD Radeon HD 8210 at 300 MHz.
What is the TDP of the E1-2100?
9 W for budget notebooks.
Sources and verification
- Jaguar microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini E1-2100 data)
- Bobcat microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini succession context)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .