Intel Core i5-2415M socket: BGA 1023
The Intel Core i5-2415M uses the BGA 1023 package. It is a soldered 35 W dual core Sandy Bridge mobile part at 2.3 GHz with turbo to 2.9 GHz and cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1023
- Launched
- 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.3 / 2.9 GHz
Intel Core i5-2415M specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 GHz base, 2.9 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 3 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe lanes from the CPU (layout varies by board design) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 3000 (650 MHz to 1300 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1023 (FCBGA, 1023 balls, 31 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-2415M needs a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1023 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1023 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,023 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 31 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 and DDR3L, two channels, 1066 to 1600 MT/s |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i5-2415M is
Intel Core i5-2415M is a dual core Sandy Bridge mobile processor that Intel released in 2011 for thin soldered laptops. It runs at 2.3 GHz base with turbo to 2.9 GHz on one core and includes Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 3 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on a 32 nm process.
The 2415M matches the 2410M on clocks while using a soldered BGA package for thin bodies. Office work and travel use feel identical. The launch year is used here because sources differ between the first quarter and September.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics 3000 at 650 MHz to 1300 MHz. The block covers thin panels and video without a card. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the soldered package.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i5-2415M solders to BGA 1023 with 1,023 balls in a 31 by 24 mm footprint and cannot be moved. Thin makers qualify each model with a fixed board and BIOS, so another BGA part is not a field swap.
The BIOS must list the exact 2415M string. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains why that list matters more than the chipset name.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB. Soldered RAM locks size at purchase on the thinnest bodies. Two channels still help shared graphics.
PCI Express lanes come from the CPU for Wi-Fi and storage. No graphics slot exists at 35 W in thin bodies.
Cooling is a slim 35 W spreader and fan. Cleaning keeps fan noise down under office loads.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on soldered BGA 1023. The 2415M cannot be removed, so a faster thin laptop means a new board or a new device. A nearby socketed part at the same clocks is the 2410M class on Socket G2.
A platform move means a new thin laptop on a current BGA package. Keep the old body for spare duty after a wipe.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-2415M use?
It uses BGA 1023, a soldered package. The chip cannot be removed.
Does the Core i5-2415M have Hyper-Threading?
Yes. Two cores give 4 threads.
What memory does the Core i5-2415M use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB.
Can the Core i5-2415M be upgraded?
No. Soldered BGA parts need a board or laptop replacement for more speed.
Sources and verification
- Intel MDDS 3192 (2415M mobile grouping)
- Intel Core i5-2537M vs 2415M (Notebookcheck, 2415M 2.3 to 2.9 GHz BGA1023)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .