Intel Core i3-7100H socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Core i3-7100H uses the BGA 1440 soldered package. It is a dual core Kaby Lake-H laptop chip at 35 W with a fixed 3.0 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 3.0 GHz
Intel Core i3-7100H specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake-H on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, no Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 (up to 950 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1440 (42 × 28 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-7100H 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.
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 Core i3-7100H is
The Core i3-7100H is a two core, four thread mobile processor from Kaby Lake-H. It launched in January 2017 with a fixed 3.0 GHz at 35 W. Two cores with Hyper-Threading cover entry performance laptops where a high fixed dual core clock helps responsive work.
Three megabytes of cache feed office work with background tools. The fixed 3.0 GHz keeps behavior steady for shared machines. Thirty five watts suit 15 inch bodies with single fan cooling.
HD Graphics 630 up to 950 MHz drives laptop displays with 4K output. Hardware decode keeps video smooth. The chip suits buyers who need threads without quad core cost.
On 14 nm the 7100H solders to performance boards with DDR4. Intel aimed it at entry H laptops below quad core HQ parts. Locked multiplier removes tuning.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7100H solders to BGA 1440 and cannot be replaced. Laptop choice fixes processor and graphics for life. Boards set 35 W in firmware with cTDP options where offered.
Performance laptops pair it with DDR4 in two channels for dual channel graphics bandwidth. Buyers should check memory soldered status, since many H bodies fix memory. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows where specs list the package.
The Core i5-7300HQ on the same package adds two cores for multitasking. The Intel Core i3-7100 desktop part is the socketed alternative on LGA 1151.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels is the memory design for H parts. Matched pairs help graphics most. Capacity follows board slots where SODIMM is used.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes from the CPU wire a discrete GPU plus NVMe storage in performance bodies. Entry H laptops use integrated output for office work. Discrete GPUs take the full link where fitted.
Thirty five watts cool with a single fan and heat pipe. Thin performance bodies share heat between CPU and GPU. Cleaning follows the maker manual.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade on soldered BGA 1440. Storage and memory where socketed are the only levers. An SSD swap helps most.
Past this generation a new laptop brings more cores and faster memory. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide frames soldered limits.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i3-7100H use?
It uses the BGA 1440 soldered package.
How many cores does the i3-7100H have?
Two cores with four threads at a fixed 3.0 GHz and 35 W.
What graphics are in the i3-7100H?
Intel HD Graphics 630 up to 950 MHz.
When did the i3-7100H launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake-H mobile lineup.
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