Intel Core i7-7920HQ socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Core i7-7920HQ uses the BGA 1440 soldered package. It is a quad core Kaby Lake-H laptop chip at 45 W with boost to 4.1 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
- 3.1 / 4.1 GHz
Intel Core i7-7920HQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake-H on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.1 GHz base, up to 4.1 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 (up to 1100 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1440 (42 × 28 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-7920HQ 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 i7-7920HQ is
The Core i7-7920HQ is a four core, eight thread mobile processor from Kaby Lake-H. It launched in January 2017 with a 3.1 GHz base and up to 4.1 GHz Turbo at 45 W. The fastest H quad core in the set covers mobile workstations where high clocks help single thread tasks.
Eight megabytes of cache support creation with background tools. The 3.1 GHz base leads H parts for sustained work, while 4.1 GHz burst leads single thread peaks. Forty five watts suit 15 inch workstation bodies.
HD Graphics 630 up to 1100 MHz drives laptop panels with 4K output. Workstation bodies add discrete GPUs for 3D. Hardware decode keeps video smooth.
On 14 nm the 7920HQ tops Kaby Lake-H mobile above the 7820HQ on base and burst. Mobile workstation makers picked it for top bins. Locked multiplier keeps it stock.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7920HQ solders to BGA 1440 with no upgrade path. Workstation laptop choice fixes the chip for life. Boards tune 45 W with shared CPU and GPU cooling.
DDR4 in two channels feeds bandwidth. Discrete GPUs take PCIe lanes for 3D. The How to find your CPU socket type guide covers BGA identification.
The Intel Core i7-7820HQ on the same package is the slightly lower clock sibling. The 7820HK is the unlocked 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.
Sixteen PCIe lanes wire discrete graphics plus NVMe storage. Workstation designs balance GPU and SSD bandwidth. Chipset lanes add SATA.
Forty five watts cool with dual fans. Workstation bodies need steady airflow for sustained creation loads.
Upgrade paths
No CPU swap exists on soldered BGA 1440. Memory and SSD where socketed are the only upgrades.
A new laptop is the path past this generation. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered limits.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-7920HQ use?
It uses the BGA 1440 soldered package.
How many cores does the i7-7920HQ have?
Four cores with eight threads at 3.1 GHz base with up to 4.1 GHz Turbo.
What graphics are in the i7-7920HQ?
Intel HD Graphics 630 up to 1100 MHz.
When did the i7-7920HQ launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake-H mobile lineup.
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