Intel Atom x7-E3950 socket: BGA 1296
The Intel Atom x7-E3950 uses the BGA 1296 package soldered to embedded boards. It is a quad Goldmont SoC from 1.6 GHz to 2.0 GHz at 12 W with HD Graphics 505.
- Socket
- BGA 1296
- Launched
- October 2016
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 12 W
- Codename
- Apollo Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Atom x7
- Clocks
- 1.6 / 2.0 GHz
Intel Atom x7-E3950 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Goldmont cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz base, up to 2.0 GHz burst |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 12 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1866 and LPDDR4-2133 ECC, four channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 6 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 505 (500 MHz to 650 MHz, 18 execution units) |
| ECC memory | Supported (DDR3L) |
| Package | FCBGA1296 (24 × 31 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Atom x7-E3950 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1296 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1296 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1296 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,296 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 24 × 31 mm |
| Introduced | October 2016 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1866 and LPDDR4-2133 ECC, four channels, up to 8 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Atom x7-E3950 is
The Atom x7-E3950 tops Apollo Lake edge SoCs on BGA 1296 for video capable industrial PCs. It runs 4 Goldmont cores and 4 threads at 1.6 GHz base with bursts to 2.0 GHz. Two megabytes of L2 cache cover edge services. Power is 12 W on 14 nm from late 2016.
Higher base clocks than the E3940 suit sustained edge compute with video analytics. HD Graphics 505 with 18 execution units from 500 MHz to 650 MHz drives 4K signs. Four threads handle NVR duty beside services. The soldered package with ECC options fits harsh installs.
DDR3L with ECC options and LPDDR4 over four channels to 8 GB feed the node. ECC protects video evidence data. Buyers pick the E3950 where top Apollo Lake threads with HD 505 must fit 12 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E3950 solders to BGA 1296 with board cooling for 12 W. No swap exists. NVR memory and storage lock at order time. Extended temperature validation suits factories.
SoC SATA, USB and NICs surround the cores. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered NVR design.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1866 ECC and LPDDR4-2133 over four channels to 8 GB suit NVR tenants. ECC DDR3L guards recordings. Soldered LPDDR4 suits sealed boxes.
PCIe 2.0 with 6 lanes serves NICs and NVMe alongside 2 SATA ports. Camera networks need NIC bandwidth. A small flash pool holds buffering.
Cooling uses heatsinks for 12 W with chassis airflow. Sustained 1.6 GHz all core loads need ventilation. Industrial ratings matter more than burst clocks.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Step down to the Intel Atom x5-E3940 at 1.6 GHz to 1.8 GHz with HD 500 nearby to save power. Both share BGA-1296.
A newer edge SoC needs a new board. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps identify soldered NVR boxes.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Atom x7-E3950 use?
It uses BGA 1296, soldered.
How many cores does the Atom x7-E3950 have?
Four cores and four threads at 1.6 GHz base with bursts to 2.0 GHz.
Which graphics does the Atom x7-E3950 include?
Intel HD Graphics 505 from 500 MHz to 650 MHz with 18 execution units.
What is the TDP of the Atom x7-E3950?
12 W for video capable edge systems.
Sources and verification
- Intel Atom x7-E3950 Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Atom x5-E3940 Processor specifications (Intel, Apollo Lake family data)
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