AMD Ryzen 3 2200U socket: FP5
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200U uses the FP5 package on soldered thin laptops. The dual core 15 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- FP5
- Launched
- January 2018
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raven Ridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 3
- Clocks
- 2.5 / 3.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 2200U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Zen (Raven Ridge) cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.5 GHz base, up to 3.4 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB L3, 1 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | 8 lanes from the APU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 3 (3 CU, up to 1.1 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP5 (BGA, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 3 2200U needs a motherboard with a FP5 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the FP5 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
FP5 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,140 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | January 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Ryzen 3 2200U is
The Ryzen 3 2200U pairs two Zen cores with multithreading for thin laptops. It launched in January 2018 with a 2.5 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost at 15 W. AMD positions it for everyday notebooks that need Vega graphics on a budget.
Four megabytes of L3 with 1 MB of L2 support office multitasking across four threads. The modest base stretches battery life. Boost lifts single thread bursts for web apps.
Radeon Vega 3 graphics with 3 units up to 1100 MHz cover displays and video without a discrete card. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 in two channels feeds both CPU and graphics. Note that PCIe lanes differ by source as 8 versus 12 lanes, and this page uses 8 lanes per CPU-Monkey.
Student laptops favor the 2200U for all day battery with acceptable speed. The same Vega 3 image covers many classroom models, which simplifies school IT support. The 15 W envelope fits thin bodies without loud fans.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2200U solders to FP5 permanently. Laptop makers tune the 15 W envelope with single fan cooling. There is no socketed path.
Memory is DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB with ECC where boards wire it. Dual channel mode helps Vega smoothness. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows where specs list FP5.
Other FP5 SKUs with more cores need stronger cooling on different boards. Replacement means a new laptop.
eMMC plus M.2 options on budget boards keep costs low for districts. HDMI outputs drive classroom projectors at most desks. Firmware boot options support managed Chrome style deployments where configured.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB suits thin laptops with SSDs. Start with 8 GB for office use. ECC works only where mobile boards validate it.
PCIe 3.0 with 8 lanes from the APU feeds NVMe plus board devices per CPU-Monkey. Some lists show 12 lanes, but this page uses 8 lanes. Splits follow the vendor layout.
Single fan cooling covers 15 W quietly. Sustained loads settle near base clocks in slim bodies. No retail pattern exists.
Paired SSD storage with 8 GB of DDR4 gives quick logons between periods. Single channel builds should be avoided since Vega loses half its bandwidth.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA blocks upgrades. Memory expansion where slots exist and larger SSDs extend school and office life. Battery service restores travel time.
Within FP5, the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U steps to four cores at the same 15 W for heavier multitasking. Desktop AMD Athlon 200GE gives similar threads on AM4 for towers.
Past FP5 newer mobile Ryzen generations need other sockets. The 2200U covers budget thin laptops where two cores with Vega must last.
Ryzen 5 2500U later adds more threads with stronger Vega on FP5 for the same thin chassis where listed. That refresh keeps bags and chargers while lifting multitasking.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 3 2200U use?
It uses FP5 soldered to the thin laptop board.
How many cores does the 2200U have?
Two cores with multithreading give four threads. Base is 2.5 GHz with boost to 3.4 GHz.
Which graphics does the 2200U include?
Radeon Vega 3 with 3 units up to 1100 MHz.
What memory does the 2200U support?
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB.
When did the 2200U launch?
January 2018 with Raven Ridge mobile.
Is the 2200U good for students?
Yes, 15 W operation with Vega 3 suits school laptops where battery must last through classes.
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