Intel Core i5-5350U socket: BGA 1168
The Intel Core i5-5350U uses the BGA 1168 package soldered to thin laptop boards. It is a dual core Broadwell-U part with four threads from 1.8 GHz to 2.9 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
- 1.8 / 2.9 GHz
Intel Core i5-5350U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 2.9 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 1000 MHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1168 (40 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-5350U 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 i5-5350U is
The Core i5-5350U tunes Broadwell-U for thin bodies with better graphics on BGA 1168. Intel set two cores and four threads at 1.8 GHz base with turbo to 2.9 GHz single core and 2.7 GHz dual core. Three megabytes of cache remain. Power is 15 W on 14 nm.
Low base stretches battery in travel, while turbo preserves bursts. HD Graphics 6000 up to 1000 MHz improves playback over HD 5500. The soldered SoC suits premium thin designs with soldered LPDDR3. Buyers pick the 5350U where graphics and battery beat sustained base clocks.
DDR3L and LPDDR3 over two channels to 16 GB feed the system. Paired memory is essential for HD 6000 speed. The part fits thin office travelers who stream and present more than they compile.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5350U solders to BGA 1168 with 15 W thin cooling. No swap exists. Soldered LPDDR3 dominates premium thin bodies. Order RAM once where slots are absent.
SoC integration keeps 13 inch boards small. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains fixed designs. Display brightness and SSD size affect travel satisfaction more than CPU gaps.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory to 16 GB over two channels with fast LPDDR3 options suits travel. Dual channel operation decides graphics smoothness. Eight gigabytes covers trips with offline files.
PCIe 2.0 with 12 lanes handles radios and SATA SSDs. Compact SATA drives fit thin bodies. Power efficient SSDs extend battery alongside the low base clock.
Cooling is a slim fan for 15 W with 9.5 W idle points. Low base keeps fans off in docs. Turbo bursts bring brief fan noise.
Upgrade paths
No upgrade exists soldered. Compare the Intel Core i5-5250U at 1.6 GHz base with the same graphics class with the Intel Core i5-5300U at 2.3 GHz base with HD 5500. All share BGA-1168.
A new thin laptop is the only step up. The How to find your CPU socket type guide confirms soldered travel designs.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-5350U use?
It uses BGA 1168, soldered.
How many cores does the Core i5-5350U have?
Two cores and four threads at 1.8 GHz base with turbo to 2.9 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i5-5350U include?
Intel HD Graphics 6000 up to 1000 MHz.
When did the Core i5-5350U launch?
March 2015 with thin battery tuned 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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