AMD Ryzen 3 2300U socket: FP5
The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U uses the FP5 package on soldered thin laptops. The quad core 15 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- FP5
- Launched
- January 2018
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raven Ridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 3
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 3.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 (no multithreading) |
| Core architecture | Zen (Raven Ridge) cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 3.4 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB L3, 2 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | 12 lanes from the APU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 6 (6 CU, up to 1.1 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP5 (BGA, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U 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 2300U is
The Ryzen 3 2300U packs four Zen cores without multithreading into a 15 W thin laptop envelope. It launched in January 2018 with a 2.0 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost. AMD positions it for school laptops that need four real cores with graphics.
Four megabytes of L3 with 2 MB of L2 support classroom multitasking. The low base stretches battery life through the day. Boost reaches 3.4 GHz for single thread bursts in web apps.
Radeon Vega 6 graphics with 6 units up to 1100 MHz handle displays and light play without a discrete card. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 in two channels feeds the APU. Note that some lists claim eight threads for this SKU, while both opened sources list four cores with four threads, and this page uses four threads.
Library fleets pick the 2300U for four real cores that handle catalog tabs without lag. The same Vega 6 image deploys to many carts, which cuts summer reimaging time. The 15 W budget keeps adapters small for checkout desks.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2300U solders to FP5 permanently. Makers tune the 15 W envelope with single fan or passive assist cooling. There is no socketed upgrade.
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB with ECC where boards wire it covers school use. Dual channel operation aids Vega smoothness. The How to find your CPU socket type guide confirms FP5 in laptop specs.
Other FP5 dual core parts cannot match four core multitasking. Laptop replacement is required for more speed.
USB-C docks with DisplayPort carry dual monitors at most library seats. TPM options meet public computer security policies. Kensington locks suit open areas.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB pairs well with small SSDs. Start with 8 GB for classroom fleets. Bandwidth near 38.4 GB per sec helps graphics.
PCIe 3.0 with 12 lanes from the APU feeds NVMe plus board devices. Most thin laptops prioritize storage speed. Splits follow vendor designs.
Single fan cooling suits 15 W quietly. Sustained all core work settles near base clocks. No retail cooler fits.
Standardize 8 GB DDR4 pairs with fast SSDs for Catalog search responsiveness. Vega 6 benefits most from dual channel operation.
Upgrade paths
Soldered construction blocks CPU changes. Storage and memory expansion where allowed extend fleet life. Battery service restores school day use.
Within FP5, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200U trades two cores for multithreading with Vega 3 at the same 15 W. Desktop AMD Ryzen 3 2200G gives similar cores with Vega 8 on AM4 for towers.
Past FP5 newer mobile generations need other sockets. The 2300U covers quad core classrooms where battery must last.
Ryzen 5 2500U later adds multithreading with stronger Vega on FP5 for staff machines where listed. That path keeps docks while adding threads.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 3 2300U use?
It uses FP5 soldered to the thin laptop board.
How many cores does the 2300U have?
Four cores without multithreading give four threads. Base is 2.0 GHz with boost to 3.4 GHz.
Which graphics does the 2300U include?
Radeon Vega 6 with 6 units up to 1100 MHz.
What memory does the 2300U support?
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB.
When did the 2300U launch?
January 2018 with Raven Ridge mobile.
Is the 2300U good for libraries?
Yes, four cores with Vega 6 suit public catalog stations where responsiveness matters all day.
Sources and verification
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