AMD E1-2150 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD E1-2150 uses the Socket FT3 socket as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a dual core Kabini APU at 1.05 GHz with Radeon HD 8210 graphics for entry notebooks.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- February 2014
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- n/a
- Codename
- Kabini
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD E1
- Clocks
- 1.05 GHz
AMD E1-2150 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.05 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 cache |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, up to 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8210 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD E1-2150 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 E1-2150 is
The E1-2150 is a dual core Kabini APU for entry notebooks on Socket FT3. It runs 2 Jaguar cores and 2 threads at a fixed 1.05 GHz with 1 MB of L2 cache. The 28 nm chip targets HP entry laptops from February 2014 with graphics on die.
Fifty megahertz over the E1-2100 is the whole difference, keeping the same HD 8210 graphics and low power envelope. Two cores cover browsing with a document open. Fixed clocks keep behavior steady in shared school machines. The soldered BGA package means the notebook choice locks everything.
Radeon HD 8210 drives the notebook panel with GCN shaders for video playback. DDR3L over one channel feeds cores and graphics. Buyers meet it inside complete HP notebooks where the E1 badge costs the least.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E1-2150 solders to the board on Socket FT3 and cannot be replaced. Upgrading means replacing the board or the whole notebook, so choose memory at purchase. Boards pair the SoC with SODIMM slots for DDR3L.
FT3 boards wire PCIe 2.0, SATA and USB per notebook design. Socketed AM1 desktops cannot take this BGA chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered packages.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L over a single channel suits entry notebooks with small SSDs. One SODIMM covers classroom browsing. Single channel operation is fixed by the SoC.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves storage and board devices. Most builds rely on HD 8210 graphics. eMMC or small SSDs match the performance class.
Cooling has no retail mount because the chip solders down. Vendors design spreaders for the low power class. Keep vents clear in classroom carts.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD E2-3800 moves to four cores at 1.3 GHz with HD 8280 graphics above. The AMD A4-5050 adds 1.55 GHz clocks with HD 8330 further up. All share FT3 boards and DDR3L.
Newer entry portables moved to Beema and Stoney Ridge. The E1-2150 covers early 2014 HP notebooks where a dual core Kabini must cost the least.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD E1-2150 use?
It uses Socket FT3 as a soldered BGA chip. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the E1-2150 have?
Two cores and two threads at a fixed 1.05 GHz with 1 MB of L2 cache.
Which graphics does the E1-2150 include?
AMD Radeon HD 8210 for notebook displays.
When did the E1-2150 launch?
February 2014 in HP entry notebooks.
Sources and verification
- AMD Kabini unreleased SKUs E1-2150 and A4-5050 spotted (wccftech)
- Neue AMD Kabini E1-2150 and A4-5050 (Hartware)
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