AMD FX-8800P socket: Socket FP4
The AMD FX-8800P uses the Socket FP4 socket as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a quad core Carrizo APU at 2.1 GHz and 15 W with Radeon R7 graphics for thin notebooks.
- Socket
- Socket FP4
- Launched
- June 2, 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-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, 800 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FP4 (BGA) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD FX-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-8800P is
The FX-8800P brings Carrizo to FP4 for thin notebooks with DDR3. It launched on June 2, 2015 with a 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost at 15 W. AMD targets portables that need four cores with graphics in light chassis.
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 background services.
Radeon R7 graphics with 8 compute units at 800 MHz 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.
Buyers choose the notebook at order time with memory size and display tier. The 15 W rating suits 13 inch to 15 inch bodies. A 90 C junction limit guides thermal design.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The FX-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 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 thin notebooks with SSDs. Matched pairs help R7 graphics. Start with 8 GB for office use.
PCIe 3.0 with 8 lanes from the APU serves NVMe and board devices. Most builds rely on R7 and skip discrete graphics. 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 PRO-8800P gives business buyers the same silicon with PRO drivers. Stoney Ridge A9 parts drop to two cores for entry Chromebooks where listed. Both share FP4 boards.
AM4 Carrizo APUs move desktop fleets to socketed parts. They require new boards and DIMMs.
Past FP4 notebooks move to Bristol Ridge and Ryzen mobile. The FX-8800P covers 2015 thin notebooks where four Carrizo cores with R7 must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD FX-8800P use?
It uses Socket FP4 as a soldered chip and cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the FX-8800P have?
Four cores and four threads, with 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the FX-8800P include?
Radeon R7 graphics with 8 compute units.
What memory does the FX-8800P support?
DDR3-2133 in two channels.
When did the FX-8800P launch?
June 2, 2015 with Carrizo mobile parts.
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