Intel Celeron 787 socket: BGA 1023
The Intel Celeron 787 uses the BGA 1023 package. It is a soldered 17 W single core Sandy Bridge part at 1.3 GHz and cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1023
- Launched
- July 2011
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Base power
- 17 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.3 GHz
Intel Celeron 787 specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.3 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1.5 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 17 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe lanes from the CPU (layout varies by board design) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (350 MHz to 950 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1023 (FCBGA, 1023 balls, 31 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron 787 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 787 is
Intel Celeron 787 is a single core Sandy Bridge mobile processor that Intel released in July 2011 for thin soldered laptops. It runs at a fixed 1.3 GHz with no turbo, and a single core gives a single thread. Cache is 1.5 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 17 W on a 32 nm process.
One core limits multitasking. The chip suits single window office work, kiosk displays and basic browsing. Background updates should be scheduled outside working hours.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 350 MHz to 950 MHz. The block covers thin panels and video without a card. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the soldered package from the laptop model.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron 787 solders to BGA 1023 with 1,023 balls in a 31 by 24 mm footprint and cannot be moved. Makers qualify each thin model with a fixed board and BIOS, so another BGA part is not a field swap.
The BIOS must list the exact Celeron 787 string. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains why that list matters more than the chipset name.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB. Soldered RAM locks size at purchase on the thinnest bodies. Two channels still help shared graphics.
PCI Express lanes come from the CPU for Wi-Fi and storage. No graphics slot exists at 17 W.
Cooling is a slim 17 W spreader and fan. Cleaning keeps fan noise down under office loads.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on soldered BGA 1023. The Celeron 787 cannot be removed, so a faster thin laptop means a new board or a new device. A nearby soldered dual is Intel Celeron 867, though boards rarely cross.
A platform move means a new thin laptop on a current BGA package. Keep the old body for spare duty after a wipe.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron 787 use?
It uses BGA 1023, a soldered package. The chip cannot be removed.
How many cores does the Celeron 787 have?
One core gives 1 thread at a fixed 1.3 GHz.
What memory does the Celeron 787 use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB.
Can the Celeron 787 be upgraded?
No. Soldered BGA parts need a board or laptop replacement for more speed.
Sources and verification
- Intel Celeron 787 (WikiChip, 1 core, 1.3 GHz, 17 W, BGA1023, 350 to 950 MHz)
- Celeron 700/800/900-Series list (cpu-infos, 787 1.3 GHz Sandy Bridge)
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