AMD E2-3000M socket: Socket FS1
The AMD E2-3000M uses the Socket FS1 socket. It is a socketed 35 W dual core Llano mobile APU at 1.8 GHz to 2.4 GHz with Radeon HD 6380G graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FS1
- Launched
- June 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 35 W
- Codename
- Llano
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- AMD E2
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 2.4 GHz
AMD E2-3000M specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Stars (K10) cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 2.4 GHz Turbo Core |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (512 KB per core) |
| Default TDP | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1333, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 from the APU (lane layout varies by board design) |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 6380G (400 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FS1 (PGA, 722 contacts) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD E2-3000M needs a motherboard with a Socket FS1 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson mobile | A60M, A70M | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket FS1.
Socket FS1 at a glance
| Type | rPGA, 722 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | June 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3-1333 and 1600, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the E2-3000M is
AMD E2-3000M is a dual core Llano mobile APU that AMD released in June 2011 for socketed laptops. It uses the Stars K10 core design on a 32 nm process, running at 1.8 GHz base with Turbo Core to 2.4 GHz. The cache is 1 MB of L2 with 512 KB per core. Power is 35 W. Graphics come from AMD Radeon HD 6380G with 160 shaders at a fixed 400 MHz. The list entry dating it to December is wrong; AMD and Notebookcheck place it in June 2011.
Turbo Core lifts lightly threaded bursts to 2.4 GHz while all core loads sit near base. The 160 shader graphics block covers laptop displays and video without a card. Threads equal cores at 2.
Laptops pair it with two DDR3 SODIMMs and a single fan. The 35 W envelope suits mainstream 15 inch bodies. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socketed package.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E2-3000M fits Socket FS1 with 722 contacts in pin grid form. Hudson A60M and A70M boards carry Llano mobile APUs, but the board BIOS must list the exact E2-3000M string with its power tables. Boards that started with earlier firmware need an update before the swap.
At 35 W any Socket FS1 thermal design of that class covers it. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes laptop heatsinks stay board specific.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1333, two channels. Two matched SODIMMs give the rated bandwidth that the shared 160 shader block needs. ECC is not supported on mobile Llano.
PCI Express is revision 2.0 from the APU, with board specific wiring to discrete graphics options, Wi-Fi and storage. Most E2-3000M laptops stay on the HD 6380G alone.
Cooling uses board specific heat pipes and fans sized for 35 W. A repaste during fan service often restores the 2.4 GHz single core peak.
Upgrade paths
On Socket FS1 the E2-3000M can move to A4, A6 or A8 Llano APUs where the manual allows access and the BIOS lists the target. Memory and storage carry over. A close dual core step is AMD A4-3300M on the same socket.
A platform move means a new laptop on a newer BGA package. Keep the current body for office duty after wiping the drive.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD E2-3000M use?
It uses Socket FS1 in pin grid form with 722 contacts.
Does the E2-3000M have Turbo Core?
Yes. Base is 1.8 GHz with Turbo Core to 2.4 GHz.
What memory does the E2-3000M use?
DDR3-1333, two channels. Two matched SODIMMs feed the shared graphics.
Can the E2-3000M be replaced?
Yes, in socketed laptops where the manual allows access and the BIOS lists the model.
Sources and verification
- AMD E2-3000M Notebook APU (AMD archived product page)
- AMD E2-3000M Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .