Intel Core i7-7820HQ socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Core i7-7820HQ uses the BGA 1440 soldered package. It is a quad core Kaby Lake-H business chip at 45 W with boost to 3.9 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.9 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Core i7-7820HQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake-H on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.9 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz Turbo |
| Cache | 8 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1440 (42 × 28 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-7820HQ 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 i7-7820HQ is
The Core i7-7820HQ is a four core, eight thread mobile processor for business performance laptops. It launched in January 2017 with a 2.9 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz Turbo at 45 W. Four cores with Hyper-Threading plus management features cover mobile workstations where stable images matter.
Eight megabytes of cache support creation with security agents. The 2.9 GHz base sustains office creation well, while 3.9 GHz burst lifts single thread peaks. Forty five watts suit 15 inch business performance bodies.
HD Graphics 630 drives business docks with 4K output. Workstation bodies add discrete GPUs for 3D. Hardware decode keeps video meetings smooth.
On 14 nm the 7820HQ solders to corporate performance boards. It sits above the 7700HQ on cache and clocks for vPro style fleets. Locked multiplier keeps fleets uniform.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7820HQ solders to BGA 1440 with no socket path. Business laptop model fixes the chip for life. Corporate firmware adds remote management on top of the same silicon.
DDR4 in two channels feeds the system. Business docks use integrated output for dual 4K displays. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows BGA identification.
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is the consumer quad core on the same package with less cache. The unlocked 7820HK is the tuning alternative.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels is the memory target. Matched pairs help graphics and creation. SODIMM slots where present allow growth to 32 GB.
Sixteen PCIe lanes wire discrete graphics plus NVMe storage where fitted. Business bodies prioritize SSD speed and docks. Chipset lanes add SATA.
Forty five watts cool with dual fans. Business service means SSD and battery swaps.
Upgrade paths
No CPU change is possible on soldered BGA 1440. Memory where slotted and SSD size are the only growth paths.
Beyond this generation a new laptop brings more cores. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered business limits.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-7820HQ use?
It uses the BGA 1440 soldered package.
How many cores does the i7-7820HQ have?
Four cores with eight threads at 2.9 GHz base with up to 3.9 GHz Turbo.
What graphics are in the i7-7820HQ?
Intel HD Graphics 630 for business displays.
When did the i7-7820HQ launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake-H mobile lineup.
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