Intel Core i7-8565U socket: BGA 1528
The Intel Core i7-8565U uses the BGA 1528 socket on soldered thin laptop boards. It is a quad core Whiskey Lake-U chip at 15 W.
- Socket
- BGA 1528
- Launched
- October 2018
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Whiskey Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 4.6 GHz
Intel Core i7-8565U specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Whiskey Lake-U cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 8 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics for 8th Gen (300 MHz to 1.15 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | FCBGA1528 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-8565U needs a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1528 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1528 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,528 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 46 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | August 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2133 to DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-1866 and LPDDR3-2133 plus LPDDR4-2933, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-8565U is
The Core i7-8565U tops mainstream Whiskey Lake-U thin laptops with higher boost. It launched in the third quarter of 2018 with a 1.8 GHz base and up to 4.6 GHz boost at 15 W. Intel positions it above i5 for buyers who want faster single thread bursts in the same bodies.
Eight megabytes of cache support multitasking across eight threads. The modest base preserves battery, while 4.6 GHz boost leads the 15 W class for bursts. Eight threads handle office plus background sync.
UHD Graphics for 8th Gen processors from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz cover premium displays. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133 in two channels suit premium thin designs.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8565U solders to BGA 1528 permanently. Premium thin makers tune 15 W with dual heat pipes for sustained bursts. There is no socketed path.
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB covers premium office use. Faster memory helps graphics. The How to find your CPU socket type guide lists FCBGA1528.
i5 parts give similar cores with lower boost on the same package. New laptops bring more speed.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB pairs with fast SSDs for premium notebooks. Start with 16 GB.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds NVMe plus board devices. Thin premium bodies prioritize storage speed.
Single fan 15 W cooling with dual pipes holds bursts quietly. No retail pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA prevents upgrades. SSD and memory where slots exist extend premium life.
Within BGA 1528, the Intel Core i5-8265U offers similar cores with lower boost for less cost. The Intel Core i7-8665U raises boost further at the same 15 W where listed.
Past BGA 1528 newer thin generations need other sockets. The 8565U covers premium thin offices.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-8565U use?
It uses BGA 1528 soldered to the thin laptop board.
How many cores does the 8565U have?
Four cores with Hyper-Threading give eight threads. Base is 1.8 GHz with boost to 4.6 GHz.
Which graphics does the 8565U include?
UHD Graphics for 8th Gen processors from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz.
What memory does the 8565U support?
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 8565U launch?
Third quarter of 2018.
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