Intel Core 3 N350 socket: BGA 1264
The Intel Core 3 N350 uses BGA 1264, the 1,264-ball soldered package for Twin Lake mobile processors. It is an 8-core Gracemont processor with a 7 W base power for thin laptops and mini PCs.
- Socket
- BGA 1264
- Launched
- January 2025
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 8
- Base power
- 7 W
- Codename
- Twin Lake
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core 3
- Clocks
- 1.0 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Core 3 N350 specifications
| Cores | 8 (8 Gracemont E-cores, no Hyper-Threading) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Clocks | 1.0 GHz sustained to 3.9 GHz burst |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 7 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 25 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, DDR5 and LPDDR5 up to 4800 MT/s, single channel, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 x9 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics (32 execution units, up to 1.35 GHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1264 (35 × 24 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core 3 N350 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1264 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1264 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1264 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,264 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | October 2025 |
| Memory | DDR4, DDR5 and LPDDR5, single channel, up to 4800 MT/s, up to 32 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core 3 N350 is
The Intel Core 3 N350 is the 7 W 8-core member of the Twin Lake N-series on BGA 1264. It runs 8 Gracemont threads at 1.0 GHz sustained with burst to 3.9 GHz, backed by 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache and a 7 W base power with 25 W maximum turbo power. Intel launched Twin Lake in January 2025 as a faster Alder Lake-N refresh on Intel 7, with the N350 slotting between the 6 W N250 and the 15 W N355.
Eight E-cores at 7 W suit Chromebooks, classroom laptops, kiosks and mini PCs where battery life and price matter more than burst speed. The low 1.0 GHz sustained clock keeps fanless designs feasible, while bursts to 3.9 GHz clear web and office spikes. The 6 MB cache is shared across the cores to keep browsing loops near the execution units.
Against the 4-core Intel Processor N250 below it, the N350 doubles the cores for busier multitasking at a 1 W higher base. Against the 15 W Intel Core 3 N355 above it, the N350 trades sustained clocks for a 7 W envelope that fits thinner chassis. Intel Graphics with 32 execution units up to 1.35 GHz serve classroom displays. See LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained for how soldered mobile packages differ from socketed desktops.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The N350 fits BGA 1264, a 1,264-ball soldered package measuring 35 × 24 mm shared with Amston Lake Atom parts. The chip is soldered once at the factory and stays with the board for life, so there is no retention lever and no aftermarket mounting choice. Cooling is part of the device design for the 7 W class with 25 W turbo headroom and a 105 degree junction limit, often fully passive.
Board choice means device choice. Memory is single-channel DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 up to 4800 MT/s and 16 GB, fixed per design. A revision needs firmware that knows the Twin Lake stepping. Moving from any other package is a full board change with memory and thermal design replaced together.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory on this platform is single-channel DDR4 to 3200 MT/s or DDR5 and LPDDR5 to 4800 MT/s for up to 16 GB. One channel keeps board routing simple and power low, which fits 8-thread browsing and office workloads. ECC is not part of this SKU, so lab designs that need error correction look elsewhere.
PCI Express connectivity is Gen 3 with x9 lanes. That lane budget suits eMMC or NVMe boot storage plus wireless modules on a compact board rather than large arrays. Intel Graphics with 32 execution units up to 1.35 GHz and 4K60 support serve classroom and kiosk panels, with Quick Sync video for conferencing.
Cooling follows the device maker specification for the 7 W class with 25 W turbo headroom. No cooler ships with the tray mobile part. Firmware power limits scale the chip down in silent or battery profiles, at some cost in sustained clocks.
Upgrade paths
On the same package, the path up from the N350 is the 15 W Intel Core 3 N355 for higher sustained clocks on BGA 1264 where cooling allows. The move keeps core count while lifting the base envelope from 7 to 15 W.
The step down to the 4-core Intel Processor N250 trims cores for the lowest Twin Lake price. A move to LGA 1700 Bartlett Lake is a different socketed platform with far more performance for plugged-in desks. That change means a whole new system.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core 3 N350 use?
BGA 1264 (FCBGA1264), the soldered 1,264-ball package for Twin Lake and Amston Lake parts. The chip cannot be removed, so the device is chosen with the final CPU.
How are the cores of the N350 arranged?
Eight Gracemont E-cores and eight threads, with no Performance-cores and no Hyper-Threading. Each core runs one thread, which keeps power low across everyday tasks.
What memory does the N350 need?
DDR4 to 3200 MT/s, DDR5 or LPDDR5 to 4800 MT/s in a single channel, up to 16 GB. The board fixes the memory type, so check the vendor spec sheet.
Can the N350 be overclocked?
No. Twin Lake N-series multipliers are locked, which rules out overclocking. Firmware power limits still scale the chip between its base and turbo ceilings.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core 3 N350 (Twin Lake, 8 cores to 3.9 GHz, 6 MB, 7 W, FCBGA1264, Intel Graphics 32EU)
- Intel Twin Lake launch (N350, N355, N250, Jan 2025, cores, graphics, TDP)
- Intel N-series datasheet (N350 HFM 1.0 GHz, 7/25 W; N355 1.9 GHz 15/35 W; N250 1.3 GHz 6/25 W)
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