AMD A4-1200 socket: Socket FT3
The AMD A4-1200 uses the Socket FT3 package soldered to tablet boards. It is a dual core Temash APU at 1.0 GHz and 4 W with Radeon HD 8180 graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FT3
- Launched
- May 2013
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 4 W
- Codename
- Temash
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD A-Series
- Clocks
- 1.0 GHz
AMD A4-1200 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.0 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 1 MB shared L2 cache |
| Default TDP | 4 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1066, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, up to 8 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8180 (225 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FT3 (BGA769, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD A4-1200 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 A4-1200 is
The A4-1200 is a Temash Jaguar APU for small tablets on Socket FT3. AMD set two Jaguar cores at 1.0 GHz with 1 MB of shared L2 cache. Power is 4 W on 28 nm from May 2013. Radeon HD 8180 graphics at 225 MHz cover touch apps and video without a separate chip. It suits fanless slates where battery and weight decide the design.
Low fixed clocks sip power through reading, browsing and media playback. Two threads handle tablet multitasking with flash storage. Integrated graphics decode video for small screens. The soldered BGA package means buyers choose screen and storage once. Flash speed shapes feel more than clocks in these sealed bodies.
Single channel DDR3L feeds cores and graphics with board wired memory. The 4 W envelope allows passive cooling with no fan. The A4-1200 covers small tablets where two Jaguar threads at 4 W are enough.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A4-1200 solders to Socket FT3 as BGA769 at 24.5 × 24.5 mm. No socket exists and no later swap is possible. The chip cannot be replaced. Tablet boards wire memory and storage per model. Check maker specs for exact limits.
The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered tablet limits. Later changes are limited to software and external storage. A faster slate means a new board or a new tablet.
Boards never accept FT1 Bobcat APUs despite similar low power roles. Packages and balls differ, so product lines never interchange.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1066 class memory in a single channel suits tablets. Board wired sizes cover slate images. Soldered memory cannot change later. Modest bandwidth fits small screens and touch apps.
PCIe 2.0 with up to 8 lanes from the SoC serves Wi-Fi and storage on tablet boards. Exact wiring follows the slate design. Maker specs decide slot speed.
Cooling is passive with pattern Not applicable (soldered). There is no fan and no boxed cooler. Keep rear covers clear of blankets for steady 1.0 GHz operation.
Upgrade paths
On the same soldered line the AMD A4-1250 at 1.0 GHz with 8 W headroom suits larger tablets on similar boards. For notebooks see Kabini parts on Socket FT3 with higher clocks. Both need new boards since soldered packages never interchange.
A modern tablet means a new platform. The A4-1200 covers small slates where 4 W dual cores suffice.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the A4-1200 use?
It uses Socket FT3, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the A4-1200 have?
Two cores at 1.0 GHz with 1 MB of shared L2 cache.
Which graphics does the A4-1200 include?
AMD Radeon HD 8180 at 225 MHz for tablet displays.
What is the TDP of the A4-1200?
4 W for fanless tablets.
Sources and verification
- Jaguar microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Temash A4-1200 tablet data)
- Socket FT1 to FT3 succession (Wikipedia, Jaguar 2013 launch)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .