Intel Core i7-10510Y socket: BGA 1377
The Intel Core i7-10510Y uses BGA 1377, a soldered ultra mobile package. The quad core 7 W flagship boosts to 4.5 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1377
- Launched
- August 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 7 W
- Codename
- Amber Lake-Y
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 1.2 / 4.5 GHz
Intel Core i7-10510Y specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.2 GHz base, up to 4.5 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 7 W (9 W cTDP up, 4.5 W cTDP down) |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | LPDDR3-2133 and DDR3L-1600, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | 10 lanes, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (300 MHz base, up to 1.15 GHz, 24 execution units) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA1377 (26.5 by 18.5 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-10510Y needs a motherboard with a BGA 1377 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1377 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1377 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,377 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 26.5 × 18.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2019 |
| Memory | LPDDR4X-3733 and DDR4-3200 on Ice Lake-Y, LPDDR3-2133 and DDR3L-1600 on Amber Lake-Y, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-10510Y is
The Core i7-10510Y is a four core, eight thread ultra mobile flagship from the 10th generation Amber Lake Y family. It launched in August 2019 for premium tablets with a 1.2 GHz base and up to 4.5 GHz boost at 7 W. Intel ARK lists Amber Lake Y as its code name.
Eight megabytes of Smart Cache is the largest Y tablet cache, which helps multitasking across eight threads. The 4.5 GHz single core peak tops fanless bursts for launches and calls. All core sustained speed lands near 3.2 GHz with good thermals.
UHD Graphics up to 1.15 GHz cover premium tablet displays and external 4K monitors. The chip fits flagship detachables where pen, weight and silence matter. Four cores keep creation drafts moving without workstation heat.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 10510Y solders to BGA 1377 on premium thin boards. Makers tune cTDP from 4.5 to 9 W across thinnest to fastest designs. There is no socketed version.
Soldered LPDDR3 memory and NVMe storage share the slim board. Notebookcheck labels the family Comet Lake-Y while Intel ARK names Amber Lake Y silicon. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide frames soldered tablet design.
U series BGA1528 boards cannot take the 7 W chip. Ultra mobile power maps differ.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
LPDDR3-2133 or DDR3L-1600 soldered in two channels up to 16 GB is the tablet memory. Flagship detachables fix 16 GB for creation drafts. Bandwidth peaks near 33.3 GB per sec.
Ten PCIe 3.0 lanes wire storage and board devices. Premium tablets pair 512 GB NVMe with the chip. USB-C carries external displays and docks.
Passive cooling through the tablet body covers 7 W silently. The 4.5 W down mode stretches standby for travel. No fan and no cooler pattern exist.
Upgrade paths
No internal upgrade exists on soldered tablets. Premium pens, keyboards and cloud storage extend use. Device replacement is the performance step.
The 10510Y already tops its BGA 1377 family at purchase time. Later tablets moved to newer efficient platforms for more headroom.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i7-10510Y use?
It uses BGA 1377 soldered to the tablet board.
Is the 10510Y Amber Lake or Comet Lake?
Intel ARK lists Amber Lake Y as its code name in the 10th generation family.
How fast does the 10510Y boost?
Up to 4.5 GHz single core from a 1.2 GHz base.
What memory does the 10510Y take?
Soldered LPDDR3-2133 or DDR3L-1600 in two channels up to 16 GB.
When did the 10510Y launch?
August 2019 with the 10th generation Y family.
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