Intel Celeron 1037U socket: BGA 1023
The Intel Celeron 1037U uses the BGA 1023 package. It is a soldered 17 W Ivy Bridge part at 1.8 GHz for thin laptops.
- Socket
- BGA 1023
- Launched
- January 2013
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 17 W
- Codename
- Ivy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.8 GHz
Intel Celeron 1037U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Ivy Bridge cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 17 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe lanes from the CPU (layout varies by board design) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (350 MHz to 1000 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1023 (FCBGA, 1023 balls, 31 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron 1037U needs a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1023 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1023 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,023 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 31 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 and DDR3L, two channels, 1066 to 1600 MT/s |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Celeron 1037U is
Intel Celeron 1037U is a dual core Ivy Bridge mobile part that Intel released in January 2013 for thin laptops with soldered boards. It uses the Ivy Bridge core design on a 22 nm process, running at 1.8 GHz with no turbo. The cache is 2 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3). Power is 17 W. Graphics come from Intel HD Graphics (350 MHz to 1000 MHz).
The cores have no Hyper-Threading, so threads equal cores at 2. The GT1 graphics block covers monitors and video without a separate card. The package integrates the memory controller on die.
At 17 W the Celeron 1037U belongs to the mobile BGA1023 group. The fixed 1.8 GHz clock suits web, office and classroom work with passive or small active cooling. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the package before ordering parts.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron 1037U solders to BGA 1023 with 1,023 balls in a 31 by 24 mm footprint and cannot be moved to another board. Laptop makers qualify each model with a specific board and BIOS, so even another BGA1023 part is not a drop in upgrade.
Power and firmware decide service results. The 17 W envelope sizes the heatsink, and the board BIOS must list the exact Celeron 1037U string. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes that soldered parts have no desktop mount pattern. Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works covers Intel pairing basics.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is ddr3-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 gb. Capacity limits follow the board or carrier design.
PCI Express lanes come from the CPU with a layout that varies by board design. Most boards in this class keep the graphics path internal and devote lanes to SATA storage and wireless. There is no graphics card slot to consider.
Cooling uses the system heatsink sized for 17 W. Repaste helps only where the design permits service.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on soldered BGA 1023. The Celeron 1037U cannot be removed, so a faster part means a new board or a new laptop. Within the family a board swap is the only path, and it rarely pays against a newer system.
A platform move means a new laptop. Current Intel low power lives on newer BGA packages with DDR3L or DDR4 and current OS support, which no BGA 1023 board can reach. Recycle the old unit through a proper e waste path once data is wiped.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron 1037U use?
It uses BGA 1023, a soldered BGA package. The chip cannot be removed.
Can the Celeron 1037U be upgraded?
No. The chip is soldered to the board. An upgrade means replacing the board or the whole laptop.
What memory does the Celeron 1037U use?
DDR3-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Does the Celeron 1037U have turbo?
No. It runs at a fixed 1.8 GHz clock.
Sources and verification
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