Intel Core i7-680UM socket: BGA 1288
The Intel Core i7-680UM uses BGA 1288, the 1,288-ball soldered package for Arrandale mobile processors. It is an 18 W dual core part at 1.467 GHz with Turbo Boost to 2.533 GHz, Hyper-Threading and 4 MB of L3 cache for thin notebooks.
- Socket
- BGA 1288
- Launched
- September 2010
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 18 W
- Codename
- Arrandale
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 1.47 / 2.53 GHz
Intel Core i7-680UM specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Arrandale cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.467 GHz base, 2.533 GHz Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 512 KB L2 (2 × 256 KB), 4 MB shared L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 18 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm CPU, 45 nm graphics |
| Memory support | DDR3-800, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 x16 from the package |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics (Ironlake) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA-1288 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-680UM needs a motherboard with a BGA 1288 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1288 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1288 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,288 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | January 2010 |
| Memory | DDR3, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-680UM is
The Intel Core i7-680UM is a dual core Arrandale mobile processor from September 2010 for thin notebooks. It runs two Westmere cores at 1.467 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 2.533 GHz, with Hyper-Threading for four threads. Each core carries 256 KB of L2 cache with 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Power is rated at 18 W.
The 680UM is the fastest ultra low voltage Arrandale i7, pairing the full 4 MB cache with an 18 W envelope. Against the 660UM at 1.333 GHz it adds base and turbo speed for bursts. HD Graphics cover office displays with two display support.
Memory is DDR3-800 in two channels on ultra low voltage boards.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i7-680UM is soldered to the board in BGA 1288 and cannot be replaced. Board replacement is the only upgrade path.
Firmware must list the exact stepping with the HM55 class chipset. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers soldered rules, and the Intel Pentium U5600 page shows another 18 W BGA part.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR3-800 in two channels up to 8 GB on thin boards.
PCIe 2.0 x16 comes from the package.
Cooling is a thin heat pipe assembly drawn for 18 W.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on BGA 1288 because the chip is soldered. Keep the 680UM where ultra low voltage operation matters, and change notebooks where 35 W parts fit.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-680UM use?
BGA 1288, the soldered 1,288-ball package. The chip cannot be removed.
How many cores does the Core i7-680UM have?
Two cores and four threads at 1.467 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 2.533 GHz, with 256 KB of L2 per core and 4 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Core i7-680UM?
DDR3-800 in two channels up to 8 GB.
Sources and verification
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