Intel Core i7-10510U socket: BGA 1528
The Intel Core i7-10510U uses BGA 1528, a soldered thin laptop package. The quad core 15 W chip boosts to 4.9 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1528
- Launched
- August 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Comet Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 4.9 GHz
Intel Core i7-10510U specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 4.9 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W (25 W cTDP up, 10 W cTDP down) |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 and LPDDR4-2933, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (300 MHz base, up to 1.15 GHz, 24 execution units) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1528 (46 by 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-10510U needs a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1528 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1528 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,528 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 46 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | August 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2133 to DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-1866 and LPDDR3-2133 plus LPDDR4-2933, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-10510U is
The Core i7-10510U is a four core, eight thread Comet Lake-U processor for premium thin laptops. It launched in August 2019 with a 1.8 GHz base and up to 4.9 GHz boost at 15 W. The high boost leads single thread bursts in its class.
Eight megabytes of Smart Cache is the largest cache in 4-core Comet Lake-U. The 1.8 GHz base outpaces i5 U parts in sustained office work. Configurable TDP from 10 to 25 W spans silent ultrabooks and performance thin designs.
UHD Graphics up to 1.15 GHz cover premium displays and 4K timelines. The chip fits executives who want fast bursts without workstation weight. Four cores limit heavy creation, so sustained renders belong on H series.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 10510U solders to BGA 1528 on premium thin boards. Makers tune power between quiet and performance profiles. There is no socketed version.
Premium ultrabooks pair the chip with fast NVMe and Thunderbolt 3 docks. Memory is SODIMM or soldered LPDDR per design. The How to find your CPU socket type guide points to package specs.
BGA 1440 H boards cannot host the 15 W chip. The U series ball map is unique.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 and LPDDR4-2933 work in two channels up to 64 GB. Premium builds ship 16 GB for heavy multitasking. Bandwidth peaks near 45.8 GB per sec.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe and board devices. A 1 TB NVMe SSD suits executive builds. Thunderbolt 3 extends displays and storage.
Thin dual heat pipe cooling covers 15 W with brief 25 W bursts. Sustained loads settle well below boost in slim bodies. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered packaging blocks processor changes. Memory and SSD growth extend premium thin use. Battery service restores travel behavior.
A laptop change to the 6-core Intel Core i7-10710U adds threads on the same BGA 1528 family. Hybrid mobile generations follow for heavier creation.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i7-10510U use?
It uses BGA 1528 soldered to the thin laptop board.
How fast does the 10510U boost?
Up to 4.9 GHz single core from a 1.8 GHz base.
Is the 10510U 15 W or 25 W?
15 W base with 25 W cTDP up and 10 W down per maker tuning.
What memory fits i7-10510U laptops?
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 or LPDDR4-2933 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 10510U launch?
August 2019 with the Comet Lake-U family.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i7-10510U specifications (Intel)
- New 10th Gen Intel Core Comet Lake processors detailed (SlashGear)
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