Intel Core i7-14700HX socket: BGA 1964
The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses BGA 1964, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-HX gaming laptops with DDR5 or DDR4 and PCIe Gen5 plus PCH lanes. The 20-core chip at 55 W cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1964
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 20 and 28
- Base power
- 55 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-HX
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 5.5 GHz
Intel Core i7-14700HX specifications
| Cores | 20 (8 Performance-cores plus 12 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 28 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 5.5 GHz boost |
| Cache | 33 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 i7-14700HX 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 i7-14700HX is
The Core i7-14700HX is a 20-core and 28-thread mobile processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 for high-end gaming laptops. Eight Performance-cores with 16 threads plus 12 Efficient-cores give 28 threads at 2.1 GHz P-core base and up to 5.5 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 33 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 55 W with 157 W turbo for large gaming bodies with discrete flagship GPUs.
The 8P plus 12E layout matches desktop i7 14700K-class throughput in soldered form. DDR5 SODIMM feeds 20 cores plus graphics at high bandwidth. PCIe 5.0 x16 serves the GPU while Gen4 x4 serves NVMe, with PCH lanes for second drives and Thunderbolt 4.
High-end gaming and portable creation fit here. Twenty cores keep play, capture and builds together without contention. Buyers who need 24 cores for maximum throughput should take the Intel Core i9-14900HX with 36 MB cache instead, since this i7 balances power with price.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14700HX solders to BGA 1964 with dual-fan cooling for 55 to 157 W. No socket upgrade exists, so the 20-core choice lasts the laptop life. Makers tune power per chassis and GPU pairing.
Boards use DDR5 SODIMM with MUX switches, Wi-Fi 7 and multiple NVMe slots on premium models. Performance modes favor clocks over silence. Firmware controls limits, not desktop menus.
HX shoppers compare the two i7 HX parts on E-cores and turbo. The 14700HX leads the Intel Core i7-14650HX on parallel loads and peaks. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered gaming.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels via SODIMM is the menu. Dual modules help creation. Soldered size is fixed where fitted.
PCIe gives Gen5 x16 plus Gen4 x4 plus PCH lanes. Fixed wiring means storage and Thunderbolt vary.
Cooling is large dual-fan gaming from 55 W to peaks. No retail cooler ships with HX.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists. The HX choice is 20-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 14700HX lasts high-end gaming years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-14700HX use?
It uses BGA 1964, soldered for gaming laptops. The chip cannot be swapped.
How fast is the Core i7-14700HX?
Twenty cores and 28 threads at 2.1 GHz base and up to 5.5 GHz boost, with 33 MB of cache at 55 W.
What memory does the 14700HX support?
DDR5 or DDR4 in two channels. Soldered size is fixed where fitted.
Can the 14700HX 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 14700HX 20 cores (TechPowerUp)
- Intel Core i5-14500HX Raptor Lake-HX pattern (Notebookcheck)
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