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E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280

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Brand:
AMD
Form Factor:
Laptop
CPU Socket:
FT3
Core/Thread Count:
4C/4T
TDP:
15W
iGPU:
AMD Radeon HD 8280
CPU Series:
E2-Series APU for Laptops

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E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 Review

E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 laptop processor, 4C/4T , 15W TDP, FT3 socket.

The E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 is a E-Series processor from AMD's E2-Series APU for Laptops lineup. It packs 4 core(s) within a 15W power envelope, built for the FT3 platform. This is a legacy part carried in this catalog for buyers researching or maintaining older AMD systems rather than for new builds.

Performance and Architecture

With 4C/4T, the E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 Cache totals 2 MB L2. Its AMD Radeon HD 8280 integrated graphics handle display output and light graphics work without a discrete GPU.

Platform and Compatibility

The E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 uses the FT3 platform in a 15W envelope. It supports DDR3 memory across 1 channels (Up to 1600 MT/s).

Comparison to Alternatives

Within this catalog's E-Series listings, the E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 sits alongside other E2-Series APU for Laptops parts from the same generation, differentiated mainly by clock speed, core count, and TDP. It predates AMD's modern Ryzen lineup and should be evaluated against period-correct alternatives rather than current-generation chips.

Specifications

Identity

CodenameKabini

Segment and platform

SocketFT3

Core configuration

Total Cores4
Total Threads4

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock1.3 GHz
Unlocked MultiplierNo

Cache

L2 Cache2 MB

Memory

Memory TypeDDR3, 1-Channel, Up to 1600 MT/s
Form FactorLaptops
TDP15 W
iGPUAMD Radeon HD 8280 ( cores, up to 450 MHz)

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

  • E-Series platform upgrades or repairs
  • Budget legacy builds
  • Retro or compatibility-focused systems

Not for

  • Modern gaming or productivity workloads
  • New builds
  • Power efficiency-focused systems

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280?

The E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 is a processor from AMD. Key specs: Cores 4, Threads 4, Base Clock 1.3 GHz, L2 Cache 2, TDP 15W.

Will the E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 work with my current setup?

The E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 lists Socket is FT3. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 best suited to?

It suits e-series platform upgrades or repairs, budget legacy builds, retro or compatibility-focused systems.

What are the drawbacks of the E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280?

It is a poor fit for modern gaming or productivity workloads, new builds, power efficiency-focused systems.

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