Intel Core i7-14650HX socket: BGA 1964
The Intel Core i7-14650HX uses BGA 1964, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-HX gaming laptops with DDR5 or DDR4 and PCIe Gen5 plus PCH lanes. The 16-core chip at 55 W cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1964
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 16 and 24
- Base power
- 55 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-HX
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 5.2 GHz
Intel Core i7-14650HX specifications
| Cores | 16 (8 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz boost |
| Cache | 30 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) plus PCH lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen, 32 EUs |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA1964 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-14650HX needs a motherboard with a BGA 1964 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1964 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1964 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,964 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | January 2024 |
| Memory | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, two channels, up to 192 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-14650HX is
The Core i7-14650HX is a 16-core and 24-thread mobile processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 for performance gaming laptops. Eight Performance-cores with 16 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 24 threads at 2.2 GHz P-core base and up to 5.2 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 30 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 55 W with 157 W turbo for dual-fan gaming bodies.
The 8P plus 8E layout mirrors desktop i7 13700K-class throughput in a soldered module. DDR5 or DDR4 SODIMM feeds 16 cores plus discrete graphics. PCIe 5.0 x16 serves the GPU while Gen4 x4 serves NVMe, with PCH lanes for extras.
Performance gaming and portable creation fit here. Sixteen cores keep play, streaming and builds together. Buyers who need 20 cores for heavier creation should take the Intel Core i7-14700HX with 33 MB cache instead, since this HX prioritizes balanced power.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14650HX solders to BGA 1964 with gaming cooling for 55 to 157 W. No CPU swap exists, so the 16-core choice is permanent. Laptop firmware sets power limits per chassis.
Boards use DDR5 or DDR4 SODIMM, MUX switches and Wi-Fi 7 on premium models. Fan curves favor clocks in performance modes. Power profiles shift behavior more than silicon revision.
HX shoppers compare the two i7 HX parts on E-cores and cache. The 14650HX trails on parallel creation. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered gaming.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels via SODIMM up to 192 GB is the menu. Dual modules help gaming. Soldered size is fixed where fitted.
PCIe gives Gen5 x16 plus Gen4 x4 plus PCH lanes. Fixed wiring means drive and Thunderbolt options vary.
Cooling is dual-fan gaming from 55 W to peaks. No retail cooler ships with HX.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists. The HX choice is 16-core versus larger at order time. RAM and NVMe can grow where fitted.
The next step is a whole laptop on newer HX. A working 14650HX lasts gaming years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-14650HX use?
It uses BGA 1964, soldered for gaming laptops. The chip cannot be replaced.
How fast is the Core i7-14650HX?
Sixteen cores and 24 threads at 2.2 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz boost, with 30 MB of cache at 55 W.
What memory does the 14650HX support?
DDR5 or DDR4 in two channels. Soldered size is fixed where fitted.
Can the 14650HX be upgraded?
No. CPU solders at the factory. RAM and storage can change where allowed.
Sources and verification
- Intel Releases 14th Gen Core HX Raptor Lake Refresh mobile processors BGA1964 14650HX 16 cores (TechPowerUp)
- Intel Core i5-14500HX Raptor Lake-HX pattern clocks cache (Notebookcheck)
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