AMD E2-3800 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD E2-3800 uses the Socket FT3 socket as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a quad core Kabini APU at 1.3 GHz and 15 W with Radeon HD 8280 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- January 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Kabini
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD E2
- Clocks
- 1.3 GHz
AMD E2-3800 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.3 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
| Processor base power (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 (128 shaders, 450 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD E2-3800 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 E2-3800 is
The E2-3800 brings four Kabini cores to entry notebooks on Socket FT3. It runs 4 Jaguar cores and 4 threads at a fixed 1.3 GHz with 2 MB of L2 cache. Power is 15 W on 28 nm with January 2014 availability. AMD targets low end laptops that need four cores with graphics on one chip.
Four cores cover multitasking better than dual core E1 parts at similar clocks. The fixed 1.3 GHz suits predictable classroom loads. The 15 W envelope fits thin bodies with long battery life. The soldered package means buyers choose the whole notebook.
Radeon HD 8280 with 128 shaders at 450 MHz drives notebook panels for video and light games. DDR3L-1600 over one channel feeds cores and graphics. The E2-3800 covers 2014 notebooks where four Kabini cores must stay at 15 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E2-3800 solders to the board on Socket FT3 and cannot be replaced. Memory size locks at purchase on most bodies. Boards wire SODIMM DDR3L with eDP panels.
FT3 notebooks use PCIe 2.0 and SATA off the SoC. AM1 desktops cannot take this BGA chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered limits.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1600 over a single channel suits entry notebooks. One 4 GB SODIMM covers classroom use. Single channel is fixed by the SoC design.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves storage and radios. Small SSDs lift feel more than clock gaps. Most builds stay on HD 8280 graphics.
Cooling follows the notebook design for 15 W with no retail mount. Vents need clearance in carts. The locked multiplier keeps thermals steady.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD E1-2150 drops to two cores at 1.05 GHz below, while the AMD A4-5050 at 1.55 GHz with HD 8330 above adds speed. All share FT3 boards.
Beema E2-6110 covers newer entry notebooks. The E2-3800 holds early Kabini quad duty at 15 W.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD E2-3800 use?
It uses Socket FT3 as a soldered chip.
How many cores does the E2-3800 have?
Four cores and four threads at 1.3 GHz with 2 MB of L2 cache.
Which graphics does the E2-3800 include?
AMD Radeon HD 8280 with 128 shaders at 450 MHz.
What is the TDP of the E2-3800?
15 W.
Sources and verification
- AMD E2-3800 Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck)
- AMD Quad-Core E2-3800 APU specifications (AMD archive)
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