Intel Core i5-1334U socket: BGA 1744
The Intel Core i5-1334U uses BGA 1744, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake mobile processors with DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 memory. The 10-core chip at 15 W with Iris Xe graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1744
- Launched
- January 4, 2023
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 12
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 1.3 / 4.6 GHz
Intel Core i5-1334U specifications
| Cores | 10 (2 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-U) |
| P-core clocks | 1.3 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 900 MHz base, up to 3.4 GHz turbo (same die as 1335U) |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 55 W (same die as 1335U) |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200 or LPDDR5-6400, dual channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen4 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 80 execution units (same die as 1335U) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1744 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-1334U needs a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1744 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1744 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,744 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 50 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | December 2024 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 and DDR5-5200 to DDR5-6400 SODIMM or soldered LPDDR4X-4267 and LPDDR5X-5200 to LPDDR5X-6400, two channels, up to 96 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i5-1334U is
The Core i5-1334U is the 10-core value twin of the Raptor Lake-U i5 for budget thin laptops from January 4, 2023. Two Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 8 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 10 cores and 12 threads, with P-cores at 1.3 GHz base and up to 4.6 GHz turbo. The package carries 12 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 15 W with 55 W turbo for thin bodies on office budgets.
Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units cover everyday display and streaming. Dual channel DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 feeds 10 hybrid threads for office multitasking. The 1334U matches the 1335U in clocks while trimming vPro extras for consumer bodies.
Value thin buyers land here for 10 threads at 15 W below 1335U pricing. Mixed threads suit browsing, docs and calls, while i7 U parts suit heavier multitasking. Boards that support Raptor Lake-U cover the family with the same firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1744 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 1334U solders to BGA 1744 on budget thin boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type and power limits. BGA 1744 does not cross to LGA 1700 desktop boards. FCBGA1744 fit is confirmed by comparison data against the 1335U on the same die.
Platform IO comes from the SoC plus board wiring, with NVMe, wireless and display outputs from the design. Factory firmware carries Raptor Lake-U support.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200 or LPDDR5-6400 in two channels feeds CPU and Iris Xe graphics together. Soldered LPDDR5 suits thin bodies, while SODIMM suits serviceable fleets. Dual channel doubles graphics bandwidth.
PCIe Gen4 lanes wire NVMe plus wireless controllers. Cooling is a single pipe and blower for 15 W with short 55 W bursts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU change is possible on soldered BGA 1744. SODIMM and NVMe swaps move where slots exist, while soldered memory stays fixed.
Within Raptor Lake-U on BGA 1744 the step up is the 1335U with vPro extras on the same layout. Outside thin power, P parts on BGA 1744 add threads with stronger cooling.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-1334U use?
BGA 1744 as a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake mobile processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
How is 1334U different from 1335U?
Same 10-core clocks and cache in a consumer SKU without vPro extras.
What graphics does the 1334U include?
Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, following the same-die 1335U.
What is the turbo power of the 1334U?
55 W maximum turbo power, following the same-die 1335U.
Sources and verification
- Intel i5-1334U vs 1335U vs 1345U comparison (PassMark)
- Intel Core i5-1335U specifications (Intel ARK)
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