Intel Core i5-5200U socket: BGA 1168
The Intel Core i5-5200U uses the BGA 1168 package soldered to ultrabook boards. It is a dual core Broadwell-U part with four threads from 2.2 GHz to 2.7 GHz at 15 W with HD Graphics 5500.
- Socket
- BGA 1168
- Launched
- February 2015
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Broadwell-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 2.7 GHz
Intel Core i5-5200U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 2.7 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W (7.5 W configurable down) |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 12 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5500 (300 MHz to 900 MHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1168 (40 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-5200U needs a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1168 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1168 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,168 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | June 2013 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i5-5200U is
The Core i5-5200U is the volume Broadwell-U ultrabook chip on BGA 1168. Intel set two cores and four threads at 2.2 GHz base with turbo to 2.7 GHz. Three megabytes of cache cover office multitasking. Power is 15 W on 14 nm from February 2015 with idle points down to 7.5 W.
Turbo separates it from fixed i3 parts in bursts. Web apps and Office feel quick, while long encodes settle near base to protect thermals. Hyper-Threading keeps background services smooth. The 14 nm process gives all day battery in thin metal bodies.
HD Graphics 5500 from 300 MHz to 900 MHz drives ultrabook panels with DisplayPort 4K output. DDR3L-1333 and 1600 with LPDDR3 over two channels feed the chip. Buyers pick the 5200U as the balanced thin laptop default where i7 pricing overshoots student and office needs.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5200U solders to BGA 1168 at 40 × 24 mm with ultrabook cooling for 15 W. No socket and no later swap exist. Common configs pair 8 GB RAM with 256 GB SSDs. SODIMM slots on thicker bodies allow memory growth, soldered LPDDR3 does not.
SoC PCH-LP integration shrinks boards. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered consequences. Check battery health on used buys, since the CPU stays while batteries fade.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3 to 16 GB over two channels with up to 25.6 GB/s suit thin multitasking. Paired modules lift HD 5500 in calls. Eight gigabytes covers study and office work.
PCIe 2.0 with 12 lanes in 4x1 and 2x4 splits feeds Wi-Fi and SATA SSDs. M.2 SATA upgrades are the practical path. Gen2 lanes cap NVMe, so SATA value drives fit best.
Cooling is a single thin fan for 15 W with 105 C junction tolerance. Turbo duration tracks body temperature. Clean fans restore burst behavior on older ultrabooks.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Move to the Intel Core i7-5500U at 2.4 GHz to 3.0 GHz with 4 MB of cache above, or down to the Intel Core i3-5020U at fixed 2.2 GHz for lower cost. All share BGA-1168.
A new ultrabook is the only platform step. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps verify soldered U bodies.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-5200U use?
It uses BGA 1168, soldered.
How many cores does the Core i5-5200U have?
Two cores and four threads at 2.2 GHz base with turbo to 2.7 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i5-5200U include?
Intel HD Graphics 5500 from 300 MHz to 900 MHz.
When did the Core i5-5200U launch?
February 2015 as the volume Broadwell-U ultrabook part.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-5200U Processor specifications (Intel)
- Broadwell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Broadwell-U specs)
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