AMD FX PRO-8800P socket: Socket FP4
The AMD FX PRO-8800P uses the Socket FP4 socket as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a quad core Carrizo PRO APU at 2.1 GHz and 15 W with Radeon R7 graphics for business notebooks.
- Socket
- Socket FP4
- Launched
- June 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Carrizo
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD FX
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 3.4 GHz
AMD FX PRO-8800P specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Excavator (Carrizo) cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 3.4 GHz |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 (1 MB per module, no L3) |
| Default TDP | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-2133, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R7 Graphics (8 CU) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FP4 (BGA) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD FX PRO-8800P needs a motherboard with a Socket FP4 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket FP4 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket FP4 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 968 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Memory | DDR3-2133 and DDR4-1600, one or two channels, ECC not supported |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the FX PRO-8800P is
The FX PRO-8800P brings Carrizo to FP4 for business notebooks with DDR3. It launched in June 2015 with a 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost at 15 W. AMD targets office fleets that need four cores with PRO drivers on one chip.
Two megabytes of L2 carry office work and browsing without L3. The modest base clock trims heat in thin bodies. Four threads cover foreground tasks plus security agents.
Radeon R7 graphics with 8 compute units drive notebook panels and external monitors. The process is 28 nm on a 250 mm2 die. The multiplier is locked. DDR3-2133 in two channels feeds CPU and graphics.
IT teams value the PRO label for image stability across quarters. The same driver pack covers many notebooks. The 15 W rating suits thin bodies with long battery life.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The FX PRO-8800P is soldered to the board on Socket FP4 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 DDR3 and eDP for panels.
FP4 boards wire PCIe, SATA and USB per notebook design. AM4 desktops cannot take this BGA chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered packages.
Single socket business notebooks are the deployment. Growth means another FP4 notebook rather than a chip swap. Service follows the maker manual.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3-2133 in two channels suits business notebooks with SSDs. Matched pairs help R7 graphics during conferencing. Start with 8 GB for office fleets.
PCIe 3.0 with 8 lanes from the APU serves NVMe and board devices. Most builds rely on R7. Chipset class I/O adds extra storage.
Cooling has no retail mount pattern because the chip is soldered. Vendors design heat pipes for 15 W classes. Keep vents clear. ECC is not supported.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD FX-8800P gives consumers the same silicon without PRO drivers. Bristol Ridge PRO parts move newer fleets to DDR4 where listed. Both share FP4 boards.
AM4 Carrizo PRO APUs move desktop fleets to socketed parts. They require new boards and DIMMs.
Past FP4 business notebooks move to Ryzen PRO mobile. The FX PRO-8800P covers 2015 fleets where four Carrizo cores with PRO drivers must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD FX PRO-8800P use?
It uses Socket FP4 as a soldered chip and cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the FX PRO-8800P have?
Four cores and four threads, with 2.1 GHz base and 3.4 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the FX PRO-8800P include?
Radeon R7 graphics with 8 compute units.
What memory does the FX PRO-8800P support?
DDR3-2133 in two channels.
When did the FX PRO-8800P launch?
June 2015 with Carrizo PRO mobile parts.
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