Intel Core i7-10710U socket: BGA 1528
The Intel Core i7-10710U uses BGA 1528, a soldered thin laptop package. It is the only 6-core Comet Lake-U chip.
- Socket
- BGA 1528
- Launched
- August 2019
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 12
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Comet Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 1.1 / 4.7 GHz
Intel Core i7-10710U specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.1 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W (25 W cTDP up) |
| 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 (up to 1.15 GHz, 24 execution units) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1528 (46 by 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-10710U 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 i7-10710U is
The Core i7-10710U is a six core, twelve thread Comet Lake-U processor for thin performance laptops. It launched in August 2019 as the first 6-core U series chip with a 1.1 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost at 15 W. Twelve megabytes of cache support the extra cores.
Six cores in a 15 W envelope suit compilation and VMs in thin bodies that cannot take H series heat. The low 1.1 GHz base reflects power sharing, while boost lifts single threads past quad U parts. All core sustained clocks depend heavily on maker cooling.
UHD Graphics up to 1.15 GHz cover displays while discrete graphics stay rare in 10710U designs. Developers who travel with containers meet their match here. Thin performance buyers accept fan noise for thread count.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 10710U solders to BGA 1528 on thin performance boards. Makers tune cTDP up to 25 W in thicker thin designs. There is no socketed path.
Cooling quality decides this chip more than most, since six cores throttle fast in slim bodies. Reviews of sustained clocks matter before purchase. The How to find your CPU socket type guide points to package specs.
BGA 1440 H boards cannot host the U chip. Power and ball maps differ.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 and LPDDR4-2933 work in two channels up to 64 GB. Developer builds ship 16 GB minimum for containers. Dual channel operation feeds graphics and builds.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe and board devices. A 512 GB NVMe SSD suits developer builds. Thunderbolt 3 where wired adds docks.
Dual heat pipe cooling is the minimum for six cores at 15 W. Thin bodies with single fans throttle under full load. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA blocks processor upgrades. Memory to 32 GB and a larger SSD extend developer use. A cooling pad helps sustained builds marginally.
A laptop change to H series or hybrid mobile brings more sustained performance. Inside Comet Lake-U, the 10710U is already the thread ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i7-10710U use?
It uses BGA 1528 soldered to the thin laptop board.
How many cores does the 10710U have?
Six cores with twelve threads, unique in Comet Lake-U.
Is the 10710U 15 W or 25 W?
15 W base with 25 W cTDP up per maker tuning.
What memory fits i7-10710U laptops?
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 or LPDDR4-2933 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 10710U launch?
August 2019 with the Comet Lake-U family.
Sources and verification
- Core i7-10710U vs Core i5-10210U specs (Technical City)
- New 10th Gen Intel Core Comet Lake processors detailed (SlashGear)
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