Intel Celeron 3965U socket: BGA 1356
The Intel Celeron 3965U uses the BGA 1356 soldered package. It is a dual core Kaby Lake-U laptop chip at 15 W with a fixed 2.2 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1356
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 2.2 GHz
Intel Celeron 3965U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake-U on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, no Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 2 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 and LPDDR3-1866, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 10 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 610 (up to 900 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1356 (42 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron 3965U needs a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1356 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1356 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,356 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 42 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | September 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Celeron 3965U is
The Celeron 3965U is a two core, two thread mobile processor from Kaby Lake-U. It launched in January 2017 with a fixed 2.2 GHz at 15 W. Two cores cover entry laptops where cost and battery life matter more than speed.
Two megabytes of cache feed browsing and documents with light multitasking. The fixed 2.2 GHz keeps behavior simple for school laptops. Fifteen watts suit thin bodies with small fans.
HD Graphics 610 up to 900 MHz drives laptop displays with hardware decode for video. The graphics tier suits office work and streaming rather than play. No Hyper-Threading is present.
On 14 nm the 3965U solders to entry ultrabooks with DDR4 or LPDDR3. It sits above the 3865U on clocks. Schools buy fleets for classroom clouds.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 3965U solders to BGA 1356 with no socket option. Laptop model fixes the chip for life. Boards set 15 W with cTDP down options where offered.
Entry laptops pair it with DDR4 SODIMM slots or soldered LPDDR3. Buyers should check memory soldered status for growth plans. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows BGA identification.
The Celeron 3865U is the lower clock sibling on the same package. The Intel Core i3-8130U class adds Hyper-Threading where threads help.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133 or LPDDR3-1866 in two channels up to 32 GB is the support. Matched pairs help graphics. Many entry bodies solder 4 GB.
Ten PCIe 3.0 lanes wire SSDs and board devices in thin layouts. Speeds suit boot drives and documents. Wi-Fi flows through board modules.
Fifteen watts cool with a small fan. Entry bodies prioritize battery over sustained pace.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on soldered BGA 1356. SSD and memory where socketed are the only levers.
A new laptop is the path past dual cores. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide frames soldered limits.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Celeron 3965U use?
It uses the BGA 1356 soldered package.
How many cores does the 3965U have?
Two cores with two threads at a fixed 2.2 GHz and 15 W.
What graphics are in the 3965U?
Intel HD Graphics 610 up to 900 MHz.
When did the 3965U launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake-U mobile lineup.
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