Intel Core i7-10750H socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Core i7-10750H uses BGA 1440, a soldered package for Comet Lake-H gaming laptops. The 6-core 45 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- April 2020
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 12
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Comet Lake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 5.0 GHz
Intel Core i7-10750H specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz base, up to 1.15 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1440 (42 by 28 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-10750H 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 i7-10750H is
The Core i7-10750H is a six core, twelve thread Comet Lake-H laptop processor. It launched in April 2020 as the volume gaming H chip with a 2.6 GHz base and up to 5.0 GHz boost. It powered a wide range of 15 inch GeForce GTX and RTX laptops in 2020 and 2021.
Twelve megabytes of L3 keep game threads and background streaming apart. The 45 W base with short turbo headroom matches dual fan gaming cooling. Compared with the 4-core i5 H parts, two extra cores help Discord, capture and browser tabs during play.
UHD Graphics 630 covers battery saver display with the discrete GPU off. Most gaming designs use Nvidia Optimus or a mux switch to the GeForce card. Six cores remain the sweet spot for 1080p high refresh play without 8-core cost.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 10750H solders to BGA 1440 on gaming laptop boards. The maker chooses HM470 for consumer gaming or QM480 for business flavored performance. There is no socketed path or desktop board equivalent.
Cooling pairs CPU and GPU heat pipes with shared fans. Performance modes in maker software trade noise for sustained clocks. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes why laptop cooling has no retail cross reference.
Memory may be dual SODIMM for user upgrades or partly soldered for thin gaming bodies. Check the service manual for slot access before buying a memory kit.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 in two channels up to 128 GB is the rated laptop memory. Factory 8 GB builds benefit most from a second 8 GB stick for dual channel play. Creator configurations move to 32 GB for timelines.
PCIe 3.0 x16 from the CPU feeds GeForce graphics and NVMe. A 10750H with RTX 2060 and 512 GB NVMe was the classic 2020 mid range gaming recipe. Chipset lanes add Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet and extra SSDs.
Thermal limits decide long session clocks more than the 5.0 GHz headline. Elevated stands, clean fans and new paste restore launch behavior. Soldered packaging means repaste is board work for service centers.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on soldered BGA. Add a second SSD, lift memory to 16 or 32 GB, and service thermals to extend gaming life. A high refresh external monitor can also lift the experience without opening the chassis.
A laptop replacement with the 8-core Intel Core i7-10870H adds threads for editing, while BGA 1744 laptops bring hybrid cores and Gen5 graphics links. For many 10750H owners, a GPU generation jump matters more than core count.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i7-10750H use?
It uses BGA 1440 soldered to the gaming laptop board.
Can the i7-10750H be overclocked?
No. The multiplier is locked, though power modes adjust sustained clocks.
How many cores does the i7-10750H have?
Six cores with twelve threads at 2.6 GHz base and up to 5.0 GHz boost.
What memory fits i7-10750H laptops?
DDR4-2933 SODIMMs in two channels up to 128 GB.
When did the i7-10750H launch?
April 2020 with the first Comet Lake-H gaming wave.
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