Intel Core i5-5300U socket: BGA 1168
The Intel Core i5-5300U uses the BGA 1168 package soldered to business laptop boards. It is a dual core Broadwell-U part with four threads from 2.3 GHz to 2.9 GHz at 15 W with HD Graphics 5500.
- 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
- 2.3 / 2.9 GHz
Intel Core i5-5300U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 GHz base, up to 2.9 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| 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 (up to 900 MHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1168 (40 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-5300U 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 i5-5300U is
The Core i5-5300U serves business ultrabooks on BGA 1168 with manageability features. Intel set two cores and four threads at 2.3 GHz base with turbo to 2.9 GHz. Three megabytes of cache cover office multitasking. Power is 15 W on 14 nm with 7.5 W idle points.
Higher base than the 5200U suits sustained office loads in docks. Turbo covers bursts in spreadsheets and calls. Business firmware adds stable images. The soldered SoC means IT locks configs once.
HD Graphics 5500 up to 900 MHz drives dual displays through docks. DDR3L and LPDDR3 over two channels feed the chip. Buyers pick the 5300U where business support and 2.3 GHz base outweigh consumer i5 pricing.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5300U solders to BGA 1168 with business cooling for 15 W. No swap exists. Fleets standardize on docks, monitors and images. SODIMM slots on many business bodies allow RAM growth.
Mobile chipsets carry TPM and manageability around the SoC. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered fleet consequences. Check dock compatibility before bulk orders.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3 to 16 GB over two channels suit business use. Eight gigabytes covers office with security agents. Dual channel pairs help docked displays.
PCIe 2.0 with 12 lanes feeds SSDs and radios. Opal SATA SSDs suit encrypted fleets. Image stability matters more than NVMe speed on Gen2 lanes.
Cooling is a business fan for 15 W. Docked desks sustain 2.3 GHz well. Battery saver policies stretch travel days.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Compare the Intel Core i5-5200U at 2.2 GHz base for consumer value with the Intel Core i5-5350U at 1.8 GHz base with HD 6000 graphics. All share BGA-1168.
A new business fleet is the only refresh path. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps audit soldered fleets.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-5300U use?
It uses BGA 1168, soldered.
How many cores does the Core i5-5300U have?
Two cores and four threads at 2.3 GHz base with turbo to 2.9 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i5-5300U include?
Intel HD Graphics 5500 up to 900 MHz.
When did the Core i5-5300U launch?
March 2015 with business ultrabooks.
Sources and verification
- Broadwell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Broadwell-U specs)
- Intel Core i5-5200U Processor specifications (Intel, Broadwell-U family data)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .