AMD GX-212JJ socket: Socket FP4
The AMD GX-212JJ uses Socket FP4, a soldered embedded package. The dual core 6 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- Socket FP4
- Launched
- June 2018
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 6 W
- Codename
- Prairie Falcon
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD G-series
- Clocks
- 1.2 / 1.6 GHz
AMD GX-212JJ specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Excavator cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.2 GHz base, up to 1.6 GHz |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (shared, no L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 6 W (10 W configurable up) |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1333 and DDR4-1600, one channel |
| PCI Express | 8 lanes from the APU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R1E 1CU (200 MHz to 500 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FC-BGA (soldered, Socket FP4, 769 balls) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD GX-212JJ 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 GX-212JJ is
The GX-212JJ trims Prairie Falcon to a 6 W envelope for the smallest embedded nodes. It launched in June 2018 with a 1.2 GHz base and up to 1.6 GHz boost. AMD targets thin clients where power matters more than speed.
One megabyte of shared L2 supports basic tasks without L3. The low clocks keep heat minimal in sealed boxes. Two threads cover a single kiosk app plus system services.
Radeon R1E graphics with 1 compute unit from 200 MHz to 500 MHz handle small displays. The process is 28 nm and the multiplier is locked. Memory is single channel DDR3 or DDR4 depending on board wiring.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The GX-212JJ solders to Socket FP4 permanently, listed as BGA 769 in some databases for the 769 ball count. Vendors tune the 6 W base with a 10 W up option for brief bursts. There is no socketed alternative.
Memory is DDR3-1333 or DDR4-1600 in one channel with up to 12.8 GB per sec. Soldered down memory is common for cost reasons. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows where to confirm FP4 in board specs.
Other FP4 SKUs with dual channel wiring do not change this chip. Board replacement is required for more performance.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Single channel DDR3 or DDR4 covers minimal embedded use. Small SSDs pair well with 2 GB to 4 GB of memory. Bandwidth limits graphics to basic 2D and video playback.
PCIe 3.0 with 8 lanes from the APU can take a single NVMe or board device. Many tiny boards omit slots entirely and use soldered storage. Splits follow the vendor layout.
Passive cooling suits 6 W with conduction to the chassis. No retail cooler fits. Keep enclosures dust free where convection cools the case.
Upgrade paths
Soldered construction blocks upgrades. Storage swaps where sockets exist extend node life. Full board refresh brings speed gains.
Within Socket FP4, the AMD GX-220IJ steps to 10 W with R2E graphics and dual channel memory for larger displays. Both share soldered tooling and the same 28 nm process.
Past FP4 newer embedded SoCs need other sockets. The GX-212JJ covers minimal power nodes where two cores must sip energy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD GX-212JJ use?
It uses Socket FP4 soldered to the embedded board, listed as BGA 769 in some tools.
How many cores does the GX-212JJ have?
Two cores without multithreading give two threads. Base is 1.2 GHz with boost to 1.6 GHz.
Can the GX-212JJ be upgraded?
No. Soldered BGA cannot be swapped.
What memory does the GX-212JJ support?
DDR3-1333 or DDR4-1600 in one channel.
When did the GX-212JJ launch?
June 2018 with Prairie Falcon.
Sources and verification
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