Intel Celeron N2930 socket: BGA 1170
The Intel Celeron N2930 uses the BGA 1170 socket on Bay Trail-M boards. It is a quad core SoC from 1.83 GHz to 2.16 GHz at 7.5 W with HD Graphics.
- Socket
- BGA 1170
- Launched
- February 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 7.5 W
- Codename
- Bay Trail-M
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.83 / 2.16 GHz
Intel Celeron N2930 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Silvermont cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 1.83 GHz base, up to 2.16 GHz burst |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 7.5 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1333, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 4 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
| ECC memory | No |
| Package | FCBGA1170 (25 × 27 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron N2930 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1170 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1170 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,170 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 25 × 27 mm |
| Introduced | September 2013 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1066 and 1333, one or two channels, up to 8 GB, ECC on Atom E3800 designs |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Celeron N2930 is
The Celeron N2930 brings four Bay Trail-M cores to value notebooks on BGA 1170. It runs 4 Silvermont cores and 4 threads at 1.83 GHz base with bursts to 2.16 GHz. Two megabytes of L2 cache cover family multitasking. Power is 7.5 W on 22 nm from February 2014.
Four threads handle browsing with background updates better than dual cores at similar power. Bursts cover foreground tabs. HD Graphics drives notebook panels for video. The soldered package means buyers choose screen and storage once.
DDR3L-1333 over two channels to 8 GB feeds cores and graphics. The N2930 covers family notebooks where quad threads must fit the Bay Trail-M power budget.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The N2930 solders to BGA 1170 with 7.5 W notebook cooling. No later swap exists. Family bodies pair it with 4 GB RAM and disks or small SSDs. Soldered memory locks configs.
SoC I/O serves peripherals. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered value limits.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 over two channels to 8 GB suits family browsing. Paired SODIMMs help HD Graphics video. Eight gigabytes covers multitasking with an SSD.
PCIe 2.0 with 4 lanes serves Wi-Fi and storage. A SATA SSD transforms feel on modest bursts. Most builds stay integrated.
Cooling uses small fans for 7.5 W. Four cores share the budget under load. Keep vents clear in family rooms.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Celeron N2830 at dual core below saves cost, while the Intel Celeron N2940 at 1.83 GHz to 2.25 GHz above adds burst. All share BGA-1170.
Braswell quads cover newer family duty. The N2930 holds quad Bay Trail-M value.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron N2930 use?
It uses BGA 1170, soldered.
How many cores does the Celeron N2930 have?
Four cores and four threads at 1.83 GHz base with bursts to 2.16 GHz.
Which graphics does the Celeron N2930 include?
Intel HD Graphics for notebook video.
When did the Celeron N2930 launch?
February 2014.
Sources and verification
- Silvermont microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Bay Trail-M table)
- Intel Celeron Processor N2840 specifications (Intel, Bay Trail-M family data)
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