AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U socket: FP5
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the FP5 soldered package. It is a 4-core business Raven Ridge laptop chip with Vega 8 graphics.
- Socket
- FP5
- Launched
- 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raven Ridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 3.6 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Zen on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 3.6 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 with 12 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 8 (8 cores, up to 1100 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP5 soldered, 1140 balls |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 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 2500U is
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is a four core, eight thread business mobile processor from Raven Ridge. It shipped in business laptops in 2019 with a 2.0 GHz base and up to 3.6 GHz boost at 15 W. PRO firmware adds fleet management to the consumer 2500U design.
Four megabytes of L3 back office multitasking on Zen cores. Vega 8 graphics with 512 shaders up to 1100 MHz cover business displays and conferencing. The 15 W envelope suits mainstream fleet clamshells with all day batteries.
Fleet buyers pick PRO for stable images rather than benchmark leads. Performance sits a step below the PRO 2700U in both CPU and graphics clocks. Eight threads still handle ticketing, office and browser tools easily.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The PRO 2500U solders to FP5 on business laptop boards. PRO tools need business firmware. Consumer bodies run the same silicon without management.
Single fan cooling covers 15 W with quiet profiles. Memory options span 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 images ship 8 GB with room to 16 GB. Matched pairs help Vega 8 graphics.
Twelve PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe storage and board devices. A 256 GB SSD hosts the standard fleet image. USB-C docks extend displays.
Thermal design is 15 W sustained with brief 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 5 PRO 3500U brings Picasso efficiency in the same PRO family. Refresh cycles later moved fleets to newer Ryzen PRO generations.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U use?
It uses the FP5 soldered package.
How many threads does the PRO 2500U have?
Four cores with eight threads at 2.0 GHz base and up to 3.6 GHz boost.
What graphics are in the PRO 2500U?
Radeon Vega 8 graphics with 8 cores up to 1100 MHz.
When did the PRO 2500U launch?
In 2019 with the Ryzen PRO 2000U business family.
Can the PRO 2500U be upgraded?
No. Soldered FP5 prevents processor replacement.
Sources and verification
- Ryzen 5 2500U vs Ryzen 7 2700U specs (Technical City, same silicon)
- Windows 10 21H1 supported AMD processors (Microsoft Learn)
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