Intel Celeron G4930E socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Celeron G4930E uses BGA 1440, a soldered embedded package. The dual core 35 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- April 2019
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 2.4 / 2.4 GHz
Intel Celeron G4930E specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz base, no Turbo Boost (max 2.4 GHz) |
| Cache | 2 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels, up to 64 GB, ECC supported |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 610 (350 MHz base, up to 1.05 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported, DDR4 ECC |
| Package | FCBGA1440 (42 by 28 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron G4930E needs a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1440 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Recommended GPU pairing
| Recommended tier | Entry 1080p laptop (2019 era) |
|---|---|
| Example GPUs | GeForce MX130, GeForce MX150 Laptop |
| Target resolution | 1080p high settings (internal display) |
Two cores with two threads, PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes, DDR4-2400 memory, and second quarter 2019 launch timing suit entry 1080p laptop graphics from 2019. The GPU cannot be changed in most chassis. A faster external GPU still works through Thunderbolt, but the internal balance shifts with game, settings, and resolution.
This is a rough match for a new build at the stated resolution, not a limit. A faster card still works and helps at higher resolutions or in games that load the GPU more than the CPU. A slower card is fine for lighter games and office use. The exact balance shifts with the game, the settings and the resolution, so no percentage is given.
BGA 1440 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,440 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 42 × 28 mm |
| Introduced | April 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933 on Comet Lake-H and DDR4-2666 on Coffee Lake-H, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Celeron G4930E is
The Celeron G4930E is a dual core, two thread Coffee Lake embedded processor in a soldered package. It launched in the second quarter of 2019 with a fixed 2.4 GHz clock and no Turbo Boost at 35 W. The E suffix marks embedded use with long supply for industrial boards that need low cost x86 control with ECC protection.
Two megabytes of Smart Cache back control loops, thin clients and single display kiosks. There is no Hyper-Threading on this Celeron, so each core carries one thread and throughput follows the fixed clock. The 2.4 GHz rate keeps timing simple for automation code that dislikes frequency steps and power surprises.
UHD Graphics 610 with 350 MHz base and up to 1.05 GHz burst drives operator panels without a card. ECC memory support guards industrial uptime on validated carriers despite the value price. Compared with the 25 W G4932E, the extra 10 W buys 500 MHz more base clock for faster response in HMI duty.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G4930E is soldered to BGA 1440 and cannot be replaced. The FCBGA1440 package at 42 by 28 mm reflows once to the embedded carrier with Coffee Lake era board logic. There is no socketed path despite shared silicon with LGA 1151 desktop Celerons that use the same cores.
Carriers for this embedded SKU define DDR4 ECC slots, display outputs, LAN and storage for factory and signage duty. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains why embedded BGA service stocks spare carriers instead of spare chips. Board choice locks core count, graphics outputs and I/O together at design time. Long supply windows let machine builders certify once and ship for years without requalification stops.
Desktop LGA 1151 boards cannot host the BGA chip despite the same Coffee Lake architecture inside. Package, firmware and power delivery differ between soldered and socketed lines. Selection happens at system design with temperature range and lifecycle weighed beside clock speed and ECC need.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 ECC in two channels up to 64 GB is the rated embedded memory. Compact carriers use SODIMM slots for serviceability, while dense boards solder memory down for shock resistance. ECC corrects single bit errors during continuous duty in factories, kiosks and signage players.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes split for NICs, capture cards and NVMe per carrier design. Industrial carriers often dedicate links to networking and fieldbus cards rather than graphics. Extra board logic adds serial, USB and SATA around the CPU lane budget for legacy device support.
Cooling is a compact 35 W block with case airflow for sustained 2.4 GHz duty. Sealed enclosures need vent paths because there is no burst headroom to hide behind during hot shifts. No retail cooler pattern exists for this soldered package, so thermal design stays with the carrier vendor.
Upgrade paths
Soldered packaging blocks processor upgrades for the life of the carrier. Memory and storage growth extend embedded service, and carrier replacement is the performance path at refresh. A move from one DDR4 channel to two also lifts graphics for panel animations and video walls.
When two cores no longer suffice, the step is a new embedded board in BGA 1440 class with a quad core such as Intel Core i3-9100HL. That move keeps the BGA service model while adding threads for heavier HMI work and vision tasks.
For fleets, spare carriers matter more than faster chips for uptime and service cost. Phase carriers while keeping enclosures, power and I/O wiring intact, then retire the old soldered board as one field replaceable unit with its memory and storage. Standardize system images across the fleet to cut validation work at each refresh cycle and keep operator training stable across sites.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron G4930E use?
It uses BGA 1440 soldered to the embedded carrier. The dual core 35 W chip cannot be replaced.
Does the G4930E support ECC memory?
Yes, DDR4 ECC up to 64 GB in two channels on validated carriers for industrial duty and continuous operation.
Does the G4930E have Turbo Boost?
No, it runs at a fixed 2.4 GHz with no Turbo Boost across its two cores and two threads.
When did the G4930E launch?
Second quarter of 2019 with the Coffee Lake embedded Celeron line for industrial boards.
What graphics does the G4930E use?
Intel UHD Graphics 610 at 350 MHz base with up to 1.05 GHz burst for panels and triple display output.
Sources and verification
- Intel Celeron Processor G Series (Intel, G4930E Q2'19 2.4 GHz 35 W)
- Intel Celeron Processor G4930 specifications (Intel, UHD 610 and ECC pattern)
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