AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U socket: FP5
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the FP5 soldered package. It is a 4-core business Raven Ridge laptop chip without multithreading.
- Socket
- FP5
- Launched
- 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raven Ridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 3
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 3.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Zen on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 3.4 GHz boost |
| Cache | 4 MB L3 |
| Default TDP | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 6 graphics |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP5 soldered, 1140 balls |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 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
| Type | BGA, 1,140 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | January 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the PRO 2300U is
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is a four core, four thread business mobile processor from Raven Ridge. It shipped in business laptops in 2019 with a 2.0 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost at 15 W. There is no multithreading, which separates it from Ryzen 5 PRO parts.
Four megabytes of L3 back office suites and browsers across four real cores. Vega 6 graphics cover business displays and video calls. The 15 W envelope suits thin fleet bodies with quiet cooling.
PRO firmware adds management and security to the consumer 2300U design. Fleet buyers choose it for stable images in task worker roles. Four threads cover calls plus documents without strain.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The PRO 2300U solders to FP5 on business laptop boards. PRO tools need business firmware. Consumer bodies run equivalent silicon without management.
Single fan cooling handles 15 W with silent office profiles. Memory spans SODIMM and soldered per maker. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows where specs confirm FP5.
Desktop AM4 boards cannot host the mobile package. The FP5 ball map is unique.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels is the business memory. Fleet builds ship 8 GB. Matched pairs help Vega 6 graphics.
PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe storage and board devices. A 256 GB SSD hosts the standard image. Docks extend the desk.
Thermal design is 15 W sustained with short turbo. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered FP5 allows no processor change. Memory and SSD growth extend fleet service. Battery replacement restores mobility.
A laptop move to the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U adds Picasso efficiency in the same PRO family. Refresh cycles later brought newer Ryzen PRO generations.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U use?
It uses the FP5 soldered package.
Does the PRO 2300U have multithreading?
No. Four cores provide four threads.
What graphics are in the PRO 2300U?
Radeon Vega 6 graphics for business displays.
When did the PRO 2300U launch?
In 2019 with the Ryzen PRO 2000U business family.
Can the PRO 2300U be upgraded?
No. Soldered FP5 prevents processor replacement.
Sources and verification
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300U SoC (Notebookcheck, same silicon)
- Windows 10 21H1 supported AMD processors (Microsoft Learn)
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