Intel Core i7-5950HQ socket: BGA 1364
The Intel Core i7-5950HQ uses the BGA 1364 package soldered to performance laptop boards. It is a quad Broadwell-H part with eight threads from 2.9 GHz to 3.8 GHz at 47 W with Iris Pro Graphics 6200.
- Socket
- BGA 1364
- Launched
- June 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 47 W
- Codename
- Broadwell-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.9 / 3.8 GHz
Intel Core i7-5950HQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.9 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Smart Cache plus 128 MB eDRAM |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 47 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1600 and 1866 and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 (300 MHz to 1150 MHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1364 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-5950HQ needs a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1364 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1364 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,364 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | March 2015 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1600 and 1866 and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-5950HQ is
The Core i7-5950HQ leads Broadwell-H laptops on BGA 1364 for creation work. Intel set four cores and eight threads at 2.9 GHz base with turbo to 3.8 GHz. Six megabytes of Smart Cache plus 128 MB eDRAM feed cores and graphics. Power is 47 W on 14 nm from June 2015.
High turbo to 3.8 GHz gives the fastest single thread in the H line. Eight threads cover video edits and virtual machines in 15 inch bodies. The chip solders to the board with laptop cooling for sustained loads. No unlocked claim is recorded.
Iris Pro Graphics 6200 from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz is the top mobile graphics of its generation. It edits photos and plays older titles at 1080p without discrete heat. DDR3L-1600 and 1866 over two channels feed the system. Buyers pick the 5950HQ where integrated graphics must carry a premium laptop.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5950HQ solders to BGA 1364 with performance cooling for 47 W. No socket and no later swap exist. Shoppers lock display, memory and SSD at order time. M.2 SSDs and Wi-Fi cards are the only common later changes.
Mobile Broadwell chipsets pair with H parts rather than desktop boards. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered tradeoffs. Review chassis cooling, since thin premium bodies trim sustained clocks first.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1600 and 1866 plus LPDDR3 to 32 GB over two channels suit creation laptops. Matched pairs lift Iris Pro in edits. Sixteen gigabytes covers photo work with browsers open. The eDRAM helps where bandwidth limits integrated play.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds NVMe storage and a discrete GPU option. Many 5950HQ laptops skip discrete graphics for battery and silence. A Gen3 NVMe SSD is the best upgrade where slots allow.
Cooling is dual fan laptop designs for 47 W with 37 W idle points. No boxed cooler ships. Sustained turbo tracks fan curves and ambient heat more than the 3.8 GHz headline.
Upgrade paths
No CPU path exists on soldered boards. Shoppers step down to the Intel Core i7-5850HQ at 2.7 GHz to 3.6 GHz or the Intel Core i7-5700HQ at 2.7 GHz to 3.5 GHz to save money. All share BGA-1364 and Iris Pro, so clocks decide.
A new laptop means a new platform. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps spot soldered performance notebooks.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i7-5950HQ use?
It uses BGA 1364, soldered. No replacement is possible.
How many cores does the Core i7-5950HQ have?
Four cores and eight threads at 2.9 GHz base with turbo to 3.8 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i7-5950HQ include?
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz.
When did the Core i7-5950HQ launch?
June 2015 with Broadwell-H premium laptops.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i7-5950HQ Processor specifications (Intel)
- Products formerly Broadwell (Intel ARK archive)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .