Intel Atom D525 socket: BGA 559
The Intel Atom D525 uses BGA 559, the 559-ball soldered package for Pineview nettop processors. It is a dual core Bonnell processor with four threads at 1.8 GHz and a 13 W TDP with GMA3150 graphics.
- Socket
- BGA 559
- Launched
- June 21, 2010
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 13 W
- Codename
- Pineview
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Atom
- Clocks
- 1.8 GHz
Intel Atom D525 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Pineview on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (2 × 512 KB), no L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 13 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-800 or DDR3-800, single channel, up to 4 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe from NM10 chipset |
| Integrated graphics | GMA3150 at 400 MHz |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FC-BGA 559 (soldered, 22 × 22 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Atom D525 needs a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 559 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 559 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 559 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 22 × 22 mm |
| Introduced | December 2009 |
| Memory | DDR2-800 and DDR3-800 to 1066, single channel |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Atom D525 is
The Intel Atom D525 is a dual core Pineview nettop processor on BGA 559. It runs two Bonnell cores with Hyper-Threading for four threads at 1.8 GHz with no turbo, backed by 2 by 512 KB of L2 cache. Power is rated at 13 W on a 45 nm process. Intel lists June 21, 2010 as the launch date with the SLBXC sSpec.
The D525 doubles the D425 at the same 1.8 GHz, adding a second core with two more threads at 3 W more. CPU-Z validations show it on BGA 559 boards with DDR3 modules and ION graphics in some designs. GMA3150 graphics at 400 MHz cover nettop displays on stock boards.
Memory is single-channel DDR2-800 or DDR3-800 up to 4 GB on desktop boards with the NM10 companion.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Atom D525 is soldered to the board in BGA 559 and cannot be replaced. Nettop repair means board replacement.
The NM10 Express chipset pairs over DMI, so firmware must list the SLBXC sSpec. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers soldered rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is single-channel DDR2-800 or DDR3-800 up to 4 GB, fixed per design.
PCIe comes from the NM10 chipset. Board wiring decides slot options.
Cooling is a small fan or spreader drawn for 13 W.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on BGA 559 because the chip is soldered. Keep the D525 where dual core threads cover nettop work, and change boards where more speed is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Atom D525 use?
BGA 559 (FC-BGA 559), the soldered 559-ball package confirmed by CPU-Z validations and board listings.
How are the cores of the D525 arranged?
Two Pineview cores with Hyper-Threading for four threads at 1.8 GHz, with 512 KB of L2 per core.
What memory does the D525 need?
DDR2-800 or DDR3-800 single channel up to 4 GB, fixed per design.
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