Intel Atom N2800 socket: BGA 559
The Intel Atom N2800 uses the BGA 559 package. It is a soldered 6.5 W dual core Cedarview part at 1.87 GHz for netbooks.
- Socket
- BGA 559
- Launched
- December 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 6.5 W
- Codename
- Cedarview
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Atom
- Clocks
- 1.87 GHz
Intel Atom N2800 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Cedarview cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.87 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (2 × 512 KB) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 6.5 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe lanes vary by board design (NM10 chipset) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel GMA 3650 (640 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA559 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Atom N2800 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 N2800 is
Intel Atom N2800 is a dual core Cedarview mobile processor that Intel released in December 2011 for netbooks with soldered boards. It uses the Saltwell core design on a 32 nm process, running at 1867 MHz with no turbo. The cache is 1 MB of L2 with 512 KB per core, and Hyper-Threading turns two cores into 4 threads. Power is 6.5 W per ARK, against 7 W in some database listings. Graphics come from Intel GMA 3650 based on PowerVR SGX545 at a fixed 640 MHz.
Higher clocks with faster graphics than the N2600 at a small power step suit netbooks that play HD video. The 640 MHz block with DDR3-1066 support smooths playback that strains the 400 MHz N2600. Threads total 4 from 2 cores.
Netbooks pair it with 2 GB of DDR3 and small drives for quiet daily use. Fixed clocks keep behavior predictable for fleets. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the package.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Atom N2800 solders to BGA 559 with 559 balls and cannot be moved to another board. Netbook makers qualify each model with a fixed board and BIOS, so another Atom part is not a field swap. Package size is not published on the N series ARK pages, so none is claimed here.
The BIOS must list the exact Atom N2800 string. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing basics.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066, single channel. The single channel feeds cores and the faster graphics block together. Soldered options lock size at purchase.
PCI Express follows the NM10 chipset with board specific wiring. Lane counts vary by board, so no per CPU claim is made here.
Cooling uses a small heatsink or spreader sized for 6.5 W. Fixed clocks need little airflow.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on soldered BGA 559. The Atom N2800 cannot be removed, so a faster netbook means a new board or a new device. A slower comparison on the same package is Intel Atom N2600.
A platform move means a new low power laptop on a current BGA package. Recycle the old netbook after wiping the drive.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Atom N2800 use?
It uses BGA 559, called FCBGA559 in ARK.
Is the Atom N2800 6.5 W or 7 W?
6.5 W per ARK. Some database listings round to 7 W.
What memory does the Atom N2800 use?
DDR3-1066, single channel.
How is the Atom N2800 different from the N2600?
Clocks are 1.87 GHz instead of 1.6 GHz, graphics are GMA 3650 at 640 MHz instead of GMA 3600 at 400 MHz, and memory is DDR3-1066.
Sources and verification
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