Intel Core i5-7300HQ socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Core i5-7300HQ uses the BGA 1440 soldered package. It is a quad core Kaby Lake-H laptop chip at 45 W with boost to 3.5 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.5 / 3.5 GHz
Intel Core i5-7300HQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake-H on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.5 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz Turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1440 (42 × 28 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-7300HQ needs a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1440 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1440 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,440 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 42 × 28 mm |
| Introduced | April 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933 on Comet Lake-H and DDR4-2666 on Coffee Lake-H, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i5-7300HQ is
The Core i5-7300HQ is a four core, four thread mobile processor from Kaby Lake-H. It launched in January 2017 with a 2.5 GHz base and up to 3.5 GHz Turbo at 45 W. Four cores cover entry gaming laptops where quad threads help play without i7 cost.
Six megabytes of cache feed gaming with background tools. The 2.5 GHz base sustains play in thin bodies, while 3.5 GHz burst lifts single thread peaks. Forty five watts need dual fan cooling in 15 inch chassis.
HD Graphics 630 drives setup displays, while gaming laptops pair the chip with a discrete GPU for play. Hardware decode keeps streaming smooth. No Hyper-Threading is present, so threads equal cores.
On 14 nm the 7300HQ solders to entry performance boards. It sits below the 7440HQ on clocks. Locked multiplier keeps it stock.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7300HQ solders to BGA 1440 with no socket path. Laptop model fixes the chip for life. Makers tune 45 W with shared CPU and GPU heat pipes.
Boards use DDR4 in two channels for dual channel graphics bandwidth. Gaming bodies add a discrete GPU on PCIe lanes. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows BGA identification.
The Core i5-7440HQ on the same package adds clocks. The Intel Core i7-7700HQ adds Hyper-Threading for creation.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels is the memory design. Matched SODIMM pairs help integrated graphics where used. Capacity follows board slots.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes wire a discrete GPU plus NVMe SSD. Gaming designs give the GPU the full link. Storage through the chipset adds SATA options.
Forty five watts cool with dual fans in gaming bodies. Paste and fan cleaning follow maker guidance.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on soldered BGA 1440. SSD and memory where socketed are the only improvements.
Past this generation a new laptop brings more cores. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered limits.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-7300HQ use?
It uses the BGA 1440 soldered package.
How many cores does the i5-7300HQ have?
Four cores with four threads at 2.5 GHz base with up to 3.5 GHz Turbo.
What graphics are in the i5-7300HQ?
Intel HD Graphics 630 for setup displays, with discrete GPUs for gaming.
When did the i5-7300HQ launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake-H mobile lineup.
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