Intel Core i5-5250U socket: BGA 1168
The Intel Core i5-5250U uses the BGA 1168 package soldered to thin laptop boards. It is a dual core Broadwell-U part with four threads from 1.6 GHz to 2.7 GHz at 15 W with HD Graphics 6000.
- Socket
- BGA 1168
- Launched
- March 2015
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Broadwell-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 1.6 / 2.7 GHz
Intel Core i5-5250U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz base, up to 2.7 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 12 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 6000 (up to 950 MHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1168 (40 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-5250U 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 i5-5250U is
The Core i5-5250U tunes Broadwell-U for battery life on BGA 1168 with stronger graphics. Intel set two cores and four threads at 1.6 GHz base with turbo to 2.7 GHz single core and 2.5 GHz dual core. Three megabytes of cache remain. Power is 15 W on 14 nm from the first quarter of 2015.
Low base clocks stretch light use, while turbo covers bursts. The design suits fanless feeling thin bodies that still need i5 threads. Hyper-Threading handles background sync. Soldered cooling means real battery depends on display and SSD as much as CPU.
HD Graphics 6000 up to 950 MHz lifts video playback over HD 5500. DDR3L and LPDDR3 over two channels feed cores and graphics. Buyers pick the 5250U where graphics and battery outweigh sustained base speed.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5250U solders to BGA 1168 with thin 15 W cooling. No swap exists. Premium thin bodies often solder LPDDR3 for efficiency. Verify RAM size at purchase where slots are absent.
SoC design keeps boards small for 13 inch ultrabooks. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains fixed CPU consequences. Port selection matters more than 100 MHz gaps between U SKUs.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L and LPDDR3 to 16 GB over two channels cover thin office use. Paired memory helps HD 6000 reach its peak. Eight gigabytes suits travel multitasking.
PCIe 2.0 with 12 lanes serves radios and SATA SSDs. Battery friendly SATA drives fit the brief. Screen brightness decides runtime more than CPU choice.
Cooling is a slim fan for 15 W with 9.5 W idle points. Low base clocks keep fans slow in docs. Turbo noise appears in bursts, then settles.
Upgrade paths
No upgrade exists soldered. Compare the Intel Core i5-5200U at 2.2 GHz base with HD 5500 for sustained speed with the Intel Core i5-5350U at 1.8 GHz base with the same HD 6000 class. All share BGA-1168.
A new thin laptop is the only move up. The How to find your CPU socket type guide confirms soldered U thin designs.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-5250U use?
It uses BGA 1168, soldered.
How many cores does the Core i5-5250U have?
Two cores and four threads at 1.6 GHz base with turbo to 2.7 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i5-5250U include?
Intel HD Graphics 6000 up to 950 MHz.
When did the Core i5-5250U launch?
Early 2015 with battery tuned thin laptops.
Sources and verification
- Broadwell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Broadwell-U specs)
- Intel Core i5-5200U Processor specifications (Intel, Broadwell-U family data)
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