Intel Core i3-8145UE socket: BGA 1528
The Intel Core i3-8145UE uses BGA 1528, a soldered embedded thin laptop package. The dual core 15 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1528
- Launched
- October 2018
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Whiskey Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Core i3-8145UE specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Whiskey Lake-U cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 4 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 (300 MHz to 1.0 GHz, 23 EU) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | FCBGA1528 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-8145UE needs a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1528 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1528 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,528 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 46 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | August 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2133 to DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-1866 and LPDDR3-2133 plus LPDDR4-2933, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i3-8145UE is
The Core i3-8145UE adds Hyper-Threading to embedded Whiskey Lake thin boards. It launched in the third quarter of 2018 with a 2.2 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz boost at 15 W. Intel lists it as Embedded for industrial laptops that need stable supply.
Four megabytes of cache support office multitasking across four threads. The low base stretches battery in field tablets. Boost to 3.9 GHz lifts single thread bursts for data entry apps.
UHD Graphics 620 from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz with 23 execution units cover displays. The process is 14 nm per Intel, not 10 nm as some lists show. DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133 in two channels suit rugged boards.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8145UE solders to BGA 1528 permanently. Rugged vendors tune 15 W with sealed cooling for field use. There is no socketed upgrade.
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB covers industrial tablets. Soldered memory resists vibration. The How to find your CPU socket type guide confirms FCBGA1528.
Core i5 embedded parts add cores on the same package where listed. Board swaps are required for changes.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB pairs with small SSDs for field apps. Dual channel aids graphics.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds storage plus radios for connected workers. Layouts prioritize WWAN and GPS beside compute.
Sealed cooling suits 15 W with passive assist. No retail cooler fits.
Upgrade paths
Soldered construction blocks CPU changes. Larger SSDs extend field life. Battery service restores shifts.
Within BGA 1528, the Intel Core i3-8145U gives similar clocks without embedded terms for consumer thin laptops. Desktop i3 parts on LGA 1151 suit towers.
Past BGA 1528 newer embedded families need other sockets. The 8145UE covers rugged dual core work where supply must persist.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i3-8145UE use?
It uses BGA 1528 soldered to the embedded board.
How many cores does the 8145UE have?
Two cores with Hyper-Threading give four threads. Base is 2.2 GHz with boost to 3.9 GHz.
Which graphics does the 8145UE include?
UHD Graphics 620 from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz.
What memory does the 8145UE support?
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 8145UE launch?
Third quarter of 2018 per Intel.
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