Intel Celeron 7300 socket: BGA 1781
The Intel Celeron 7300 uses the BGA 1781 package, a grid array that solders to the laptop board. It is a 5-core Alder Lake-U processor at 9 W, and the soldered chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1781
- Launched
- February 2022
- Cores and threads
- 5 and 5
- Base power
- 9 W
- Codename
- Alder Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.0 GHz
Intel Celeron 7300 specifications
| Cores | 5 (1 Performance-core without Hyper-Threading and 4 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 5 |
| Core architecture | Golden Cove (P-cores) and Gracemont (E-cores) |
| Clocks | 1.00 GHz fixed, no boost |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 9 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 29 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | LPDDR5 up to 5200 MT/s and LPDDR4x up to 4267 MT/s, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0, up to 14 lanes total |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48 execution units, up to 800 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1781 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron 7300 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1781 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1781 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1781 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,781 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | February 2022 |
| Memory | LPDDR5 up to 5200 MT/s and LPDDR4x up to 4267 MT/s, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Celeron 7300 is
Intel Celeron 7300, launched in February 2022 for BGA 1781, pairs one Performance-core without Hyper-Threading with four Efficient-cores for 5 threads. Clocks run fixed at 1.00 GHz with no boost, backed by 8 MB of Smart Cache. The 9 W rating, rising to 29 W in turbo, sets cooling and board choice.
Memory support is LPDDR only over two channels to 64 GB, specifically LPDDR5 up to 5200 MT/s and LPDDR4x up to 4267 MT/s, two channels, up to 64 GB. There are no DDR SODIMM designs on this package, so memory size is fixed at order time. PCIe arrives as Gen4 with up to 14 lanes for NVMe storage and board devices. Intel UHD Graphics (48 execution units, up to 800 MHz) drives laptop and tablet displays with hardware video decode. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers low-power board layouts.
Entry laptops and school machines take this 5-core Celeron where steady pace beats peak bursts. Fixed clocks at 1.00 GHz with no boost keep behavior predictable in thin bodies with small cooling. Four Efficient-cores absorb background threads while the single Performance-core without Hyper-Threading handles the foreground task. The 9 W class such as Intel Celeron 7305 suits fanless tablets, while this 15 W part fits larger school laptops.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron 7300 fits the BGA 1781 soldered package. The chip is soldered and cannot be replaced. Laptop makers solder it with cooling for the 9 W band, so configuration happens once at order time.
There is no socketed variant and no board choice beyond the system design. Memory is soldered LPDDR chosen by the maker, and expansion follows the tablet or ultra-thin layout. The 15 W U parts live on BGA 1744 instead, so compare Intel Celeron 7305 when DDR memory or 20 PCIe lanes matter.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
LPDDR5 up to 5200 MT/s and LPDDR4x up to 4267 MT/s, two channels, up to 64 GB. Dual-channel fitting stays mandatory for graphics performance, with 2 x 8 GB a common pick for entry machines and 2 x 16 GB for creation and multitasking.
PCIe Gen4 lanes wire NVMe storage and board devices, with up to 14 lanes in total. Fast Gen4 SSDs still saturate thin-laptop storage duty.
Cooling follows the chassis across 9 W base to 29 W turbo with heat pipes sized for sustained 9 W. No boxed cooler exists. Long sessions settle at the sustained power the body can reject, so cooling reviews of the exact model matter for purchase decisions.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on soldered boards for thin laptops. The lineup moves from fewer cores through this 5-core part to flagships such as Intel Celeron 7305, chosen at purchase with display and memory. Storage and SODIMM memory where fitted are the only later changes for owners who keep the chassis for years.
Beyond this generation the replacement is a whole laptop on newer platforms with faster memory. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains the soldered tradeoff behind mobile designs.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron 7300 use?
It uses BGA 1781, a soldered grid array. The chip cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Intel Celeron 7300 have?
5 cores with 5 threads: one Performance-core without Hyper-Threading plus four Efficient-cores, with 8 MB of Smart Cache.
What graphics does the Intel Celeron 7300 include?
Intel UHD Graphics (48 execution units, up to 800 MHz).
What memory does the Intel Celeron 7300 support?
LPDDR5 or LPDDR4x over two channels to 64 GB.
What is the TDP of the Intel Celeron 7300?
9 W base power with turbo up to 29 W.
Why does the Intel Celeron 7300 list a fixed clock?
The Performance-core runs at 1.00 GHz with no boost, which keeps pace steady in thin school laptops.
How many PCIe lanes does the processor offer?
Up to 14 Gen4 lanes in total for NVMe storage and board devices. The count suits thin laptops without discrete graphics.
Is the memory upgradeable?
No. Memory is soldered LPDDR chosen by the laptop maker and fixed at order time, so choose the size once.
Sources and verification
- Intel Intel Celeron 7300 specifications (Intel ARK)
- Intel Intel Celeron 7300 benchmarks and specs (Notebookcheck)
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