Intel Core i5-7440HQ socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Core i5-7440HQ uses the BGA 1440 soldered package. It is a quad core Kaby Lake-H laptop chip at 45 W with boost to 3.8 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
- 2.8 / 3.8 GHz
Intel Core i5-7440HQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake-H on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, up to 3.8 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 (up to 1000 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1440 (42 × 28 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-7440HQ 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 i5-7440HQ is
The Core i5-7440HQ is a four core, four thread mobile processor from Kaby Lake-H. It launched in January 2017 with a 2.8 GHz base and up to 3.8 GHz Turbo at 45 W. Four cores at high clocks cover performance laptops where quad threads help creation without i7 pricing.
Six megabytes of cache support multitasking with creation tools. The 2.8 GHz base sustains loads well, while 3.8 GHz burst gives strong single thread peaks. Forty five watts suit 15 inch bodies with dual fans.
HD Graphics 630 up to 1000 MHz drives laptop panels. Gaming bodies add a discrete GPU for play. Hardware decode keeps streaming smooth.
On 14 nm the 7440HQ tops i5 HQ parts above the 7300HQ on base and burst. Makers use it for premium performance laptops. Locked multiplier keeps behavior steady.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7440HQ solders to BGA 1440 with no upgrade path. Laptop choice fixes the chip for life. Performance boards share cooling between CPU and discrete GPU.
DDR4 in two channels feeds graphics bandwidth. Discrete GPUs take PCIe lanes for gaming. The How to find your CPU socket type guide covers BGA identification.
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ on the same package adds Hyper-Threading. The 7300HQ is the lower clock sibling.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels is the memory target. Matched pairs help integrated output. SODIMM slots where present allow growth.
Sixteen PCIe lanes wire graphics plus NVMe storage. Gaming laptops prioritize GPU bandwidth. Chipset lanes add SATA.
Forty five watts cool with dual fans. Service means fan cleaning and SSD swaps.
Upgrade paths
No CPU swap exists on soldered BGA 1440. Memory and SSD where socketed extend life.
A new laptop is the path past this generation. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide frames limits.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-7440HQ use?
It uses the BGA 1440 soldered package.
How many cores does the i5-7440HQ have?
Four cores with four threads at 2.8 GHz base with up to 3.8 GHz Turbo.
What graphics are in the i5-7440HQ?
Intel HD Graphics 630 up to 1000 MHz.
When did the i5-7440HQ launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake-H mobile lineup.
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