AMD Ryzen 3 3200U socket: FP5

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U uses the FP5 soldered package. It is a dual core 15 W laptop chip with Vega 3 graphics.

Socket
FP5
Launched
January 2019
Cores and threads
2 and 4
Default TDP
15 W
Codename
Picasso
Segment
Mobile (soldered)
Clocks
2.6 / 3.5 GHz

AMD Ryzen 3 3200U specifications

Cores2
Threads4
Core architectureZen+ on 14 nm
Clocks2.6 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz boost
Cache1 MB L2 plus 4 MB L3
Default TDP15 W (12 to 25 W configurable)
Manufacturing process14 nm
Memory supportDDR4-2400, two channels, up to 32 GB
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 with 12 lanes
Integrated graphicsRadeon Vega 3 (3 cores, up to 1200 MHz)
MultiplierLocked
PackageFP5 soldered, 1140 balls
Cooler in the boxNone (laptop cooling)

Motherboard compatibility

AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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

TypeBGA, 1,140 contacts
Package size35 × 25 mm
IntroducedJanuary 2018
MemoryDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels
Cooler mounting holesNot applicable (soldered)

Read the full FP5 socket guide

What the Ryzen 3 3200U is

The Ryzen 3 3200U is a dual core, four thread mobile processor for budget laptops. It launched in January 2019 with a 2.6 GHz base and up to 3.5 GHz boost at 15 W. AMD lists it under the Picasso family with 14 nm silicon.

One megabyte of L2 and 4 MB of L3 back browsing, documents and video calls. Multithreading doubles thread count over older dual cores without it. The high 2.6 GHz base keeps entry laptops responsive on wall and battery power.

Radeon Vega 3 graphics with 192 shaders up to 1200 MHz cover the laptop display and 4K video. Gaming stays at light titles and low settings. The chip fits school fleets and home browsing where price beats core count.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The 3200U solders to FP5 on budget laptop boards. Makers tune cTDP between 12 and 25 W per chassis, which is why the same chip feels different across brands. There is no socketed version.

Memory is SODIMM slots or soldered per maker cost choices. Display outputs run through the APU. The How to find your CPU socket type guide points to package lines in maker specs.

Desktop AM4 boards cannot host the mobile package. Codename listings vary across databases, but AMD specifications name Picasso.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB is the laptop memory. Budget builds ship 4 GB with room to 8 or 12 GB. Dual channel operation helps Vega 3 graphics most.

Twelve PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe or SATA storage plus board devices. A 128 GB SSD is the typical 3200U pairing. USB ports cover the rest of expansion.

Cooling is a basic single fan for 15 W, often silent in class. The 12 W down mode stretches battery further. No retail cooler pattern exists.

Upgrade paths

Soldered FP5 blocks processor upgrades. Memory to 8 or 12 GB plus an SSD swap transform used 3200U laptops. Battery service restores school day runtime.

A laptop change to the Ryzen 3 3300U doubles cores on the same FP5 family. Newer platforms add efficiency for buyers who outgrow dual cores.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U use?

It uses the FP5 soldered package with 1140 balls.

How many cores does the 3200U have?

Two cores with four threads at 2.6 GHz base and up to 3.5 GHz boost.

What graphics are in the 3200U?

Radeon Vega 3 graphics with 3 cores up to 1200 MHz.

What memory fits 3200U laptops?

DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB.

When did the 3200U launch?

January 2019 with the 3000U mobile family.

Sources and verification

  1. AMD Ryzen 3 3200U specifications (AMD)
  2. AMD Ryzen 3 3200U full specs (HMC)

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