AMD Ryzen 5 4600H socket: FP6
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600H uses the FP6 package, a grid array that solders to the laptop board. It is a 45 W 6-core Renoir processor for gaming laptops, and the soldered chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- FP6
- Launched
- January 2020
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 12
- Default TDP
- 45 W
- Codename
- Renoir
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 4.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Zen 2 (Renoir) |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, up to 4.0 GHz boost |
| Cache | 8 MB L3 and 3 MB L2 |
| Default TDP | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC 7 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4x up to 4266 MT/s, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 6 (6 compute units, up to 1500 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP6 soldered, 1140 balls |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H needs a motherboard with a FP6 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the FP6 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
FP6 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,140 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 25 × 35 mm |
| Introduced | March 2020 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 and LPDDR4x-4267, dual channel, up to 64 GB with ECC where the board enables it |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Ryzen 5 4600H is
The Ryzen 5 4600H is a 6-core mobile processor that AMD released in January 2020 with the Renoir FP6 range for gaming laptops. Its Zen 2 cores run 3.0 GHz base to 4.0 GHz boost with SMT for 12 threads. Cache is 8 MB of L3 with 3 MB of L2.
The H suffix marks a 45 W envelope for larger bodies with stronger coolers than thin U designs. The high 3.0 GHz base holds sustained speed for long gaming sessions. The TSMC 7 nm process keeps efficiency reasonable for portable play.
Radeon Vega 6 graphics handle display output, with 6 compute units at up to 1500 MHz. Gaming bodies pair the chip with a discrete GPU for 3D work. The multiplier is locked. The socket package is FP6 soldered with 1140 balls.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 4600H fits the FP6 package only. The chip solders to the laptop board, so there is no socket retention and no later processor upgrade. Board support is fixed to the FP6 platform with DDR4 or LPDDR4x memory soldered nearby.
Because the package is soldered, buyers compare complete gaming laptops rather than separate parts. A buyer who needs the same chip in a slimmer body steps to the Ryzen 5 4600HS in a thin chassis. The H stays in its full power gaming role for its whole service life.
The How to find your CPU socket type guide explains how to confirm a soldered package from the system specifications. For service, a failed processor means a board replacement through the laptop maker.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4x up to 4266 MT/s in two channels. Gaming laptops often shipped with 16 GB soldered or slotted for responsive play. Dual channel remains important for graphics speed.
The APU uses a PCIe 3.0 connection from the CPU for graphics and storage through the board. Gaming bodies wire lanes to a discrete GPU and a fast SSD, so the laptop specifications state which slots run at full speed. Integrated graphics drive the internal panel on battery.
Cooling is part of the gaming chassis, not a boxed cooler. The 45 W envelope with turbo headroom needs dual fans and shared heat pipes with the discrete GPU. Larger bodies sustain more than thin ones. No AM4 cooler fits, and the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers why desktop brackets do not apply.
Upgrade paths
Against the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS, the 4600H holds higher sustained power at the same clocks. The 35 W part suits slim bodies, while this 45 W part suits larger chassis with stronger coolers. Both share soldered boards and Vega 6 graphics.
There is no CPU upgrade path on the soldered board. The next step is a full laptop replacement, either with another FP6 gaming system or a move to a later platform. Storage moves with the drive when the chassis allows it, while memory stays as ordered.
For used buyers, the H part makes sense for full power gaming with 12 threads. When portability matters more, the HS twin gives the same clocks in a thinner body.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H use?
It uses the FP6 package, a soldered grid array. The chip cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H have?
6 cores with 12 threads, 3.0 GHz base and up to 4.0 GHz boost, with 8 MB of L3 cache.
What memory does the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H support?
DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4x up to 4266 MT/s in two channels. Memory solders to the board.
What is the difference between the 4600H and the 4600HS?
The H is a 45 W full power part for larger chassis, while the HS is a 35 W slim variant with the same clocks.
What is the TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H?
45 W. A dual fan gaming chassis cooler with shared heat pipes handles boost bursts.
Sources and verification
- AMD Radeon Vega 6 Renoir GPU specs (Notebookcheck, 4600H 3.0 GHz 45 W 1500 MHz)
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600H Benchmarks (Geekbench, 3.0/4.0 GHz 45 W Renoir FP5/FP6 family)
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