Intel Atom N470 socket: BGA 559
The Intel Atom N470 uses BGA 559, the 559-ball soldered package for Pineview netbook processors. It is a single core Bonnell processor with two threads at 1.833 GHz and a 6.5 W TDP with GMA3150 graphics.
- Socket
- BGA 559
- Launched
- March 1, 2010
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 2
- Base power
- 6.5 W
- Codename
- Pineview
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Atom
- Clocks
- 1.83 GHz
Intel Atom N470 specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Pineview on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 1833 MHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 512 KB L2, no L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 6.5 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2, single channel, up to 2 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe from NM10 chipset |
| Integrated graphics | GMA3150 at 200 MHz |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FC-BGA 559 (soldered, 22 × 22 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Atom N470 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 N470 is
The Intel Atom N470 is a single core Pineview netbook processor on BGA 559. It runs one Bonnell core with Hyper-Threading for two threads at 1.833 GHz with no turbo, backed by 512 KB of L2 cache. Power is rated at 6.5 W on a 45 nm process. Intel lists March 1, 2010 as the launch date.
At 1.83 GHz it was the fastest single core Pineview netbook part before the N475 refresh. Against the N455 at 1.667 GHz it adds about 160 MHz at the same 6.5 W. Memory is DDR2 only on this SKU, while the later N475 adds DDR3. GMA3150 graphics at 200 MHz cover netbook displays.
The 6.5 W envelope with the NM10 companion suits thin netbooks with small fans.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Atom N470 is soldered to the board in BGA 559 and cannot be replaced.
The NM10 Express chipset pairs over DMI, so firmware must list the sSpec. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers soldered rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is single-channel DDR2 up to DDR2-667 class on this SKU, fixed per design up to 2 GB.
PCIe comes from the NM10 chipset. Board wiring decides options.
Cooling is a small fan or spreader drawn for 6.5 W.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on BGA 559 because the chip is soldered. An N475 adds DDR3 support in the same package class, or an N550 adds a second core.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Atom N470 use?
BGA 559 (FC-BGA 559), the soldered 559-ball package. The chip cannot be removed.
How are the cores of the N470 arranged?
One Pineview core with Hyper-Threading for two threads at 1.833 GHz, with 512 KB of L2 cache.
What memory does the N470 need?
DDR2 single channel up to 2 GB, fixed per design.
Sources and verification
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