AMD E2-3000 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD E2-3000 uses the Socket FT3 package soldered to notebook boards. It is a dual core Kabini APU at 1.65 GHz and 15 W with Radeon HD 8280 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- May 2013
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Kabini
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD E-Series
- Clocks
- 1.65 GHz
AMD E2-3000 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.65 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 1 MB shared L2 cache |
| Default TDP | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1600, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, up to 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8280 (450 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD E2-3000 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 E2-3000 is
The E2-3000 is a faster Kabini Jaguar dual core for budget notebooks on Socket FT3. AMD set two Jaguar cores at 1.65 GHz with 1 MB of shared L2 cache. Power is 15 W on 28 nm from May 2013. Radeon HD 8280 graphics at 450 MHz lead E-Series graphics for light games and HD video. It suits buyers who want E-Series prices with smoother graphics.
Higher CPU and GPU clocks help video and casual games at the same 15 W as E1 parts. Two threads cover browsing beside media with an SSD. Graphics at 450 MHz decode and play without a separate chip. The soldered package locks memory at purchase. Screen quality shapes feel alongside clocks in these laptops.
Single channel DDR3L feeds cores and graphics. The 15 W envelope fits standard notebook cooling. The E2-3000 covers budget laptops where top E-Series speed at 15 W is wanted.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E2-3000 solders to Socket FT3 as BGA769 at 24.5 × 24.5 mm. There is no socket and no later swap. The chip cannot be replaced. SODIMM slots or soldered memory wire per model. Maker specs set ceilings.
The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered notebook limits. Drives and wireless are the later changes. A faster notebook needs a new board.
A-Series Kabini quads share the package class with higher thread counts. Boards differ by thermals, so product lines never swap chips.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1600 class memory in a single channel suits budget laptops. Four gigabytes covers school and home use. Soldered sizes lock at order. Bandwidth fits HD video and calls.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC links Wi-Fi and storage. Notebook plans wire lanes per model. Maker manuals list exact slots.
Cooling is a notebook pipe and fan for 15 W with pattern Not applicable (soldered). No retail cooler exists. Clean vents hold 1.65 GHz during video.
Upgrade paths
Within the soldered line the AMD E1-2500 at 1.4 GHz is a slower twin where price matters. The AMD A4-5000 with four threads adds cores for multitasking on similar boards. Both share FT3 fit.
A modern laptop means a new platform. The E2-3000 holds budget notebooks where 1.65 GHz dual cores at 15 W are enough.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the E2-3000 use?
It uses Socket FT3, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the E2-3000 have?
Two cores at 1.65 GHz with 1 MB of shared L2 cache.
Which graphics does the E2-3000 include?
AMD Radeon HD 8280 at 450 MHz.
What is the TDP of the E2-3000?
15 W for budget notebooks.
Sources and verification
- Jaguar microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini E2-3000 data)
- Bobcat microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Kabini succession context)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .