Intel Core i7-8665UE socket: BGA 1528
The Intel Core i7-8665UE uses BGA 1528, a soldered embedded thin package. The quad core 15 W chip cannot be replaced.
- 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
- 1.7 / 4.4 GHz
Intel Core i7-8665UE specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Whiskey Lake-U cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.7 GHz base, up to 4.4 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 620 (300 MHz to 1.15 GHz, 24 EU) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | FCBGA1528 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-8665UE 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 i7-8665UE is
The Core i7-8665UE brings i7 boost to embedded thin boards with long supply. It launched in the third quarter of 2018 with a 1.7 GHz base and up to 4.4 GHz boost at 15 W. Intel lists it as Embedded for industrial tablets that need stable images.
Eight megabytes of cache support field multitasking across eight threads. The low base stretches battery in mobile carts. Boost to 4.4 GHz lifts single thread data entry bursts.
UHD Graphics 620 from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz with 24 execution units drive industrial displays. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133 in two channels suit rugged boards.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8665UE solders to BGA 1528 permanently. Rugged vendors tune 15 W with sealed cooling for field use. There is no socketed upgrade.
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB covers industrial tablets. Soldered memory resists vibration. The How to find your CPU socket type guide confirms FCBGA1528.
i5 embedded parts trim cache and graphics speed on the same package where listed. Board swaps are required for changes.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB pairs with small SSDs for field apps. Dual channel aids graphics.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds storage plus radios for connected workers. Layouts prioritize WWAN beside compute.
Sealed cooling suits 15 W with passive assist. No retail cooler fits.
Upgrade paths
Soldered construction blocks CPU changes. Larger SSDs extend field life. Battery service restores shifts.
Within BGA 1528, the Intel Core i7-8565U gives similar cores without embedded terms for consumer thin laptops. The Intel Core i7-8665U raises clocks at the same 15 W where listed.
Past BGA 1528 newer embedded families need other sockets. The 8665UE covers rugged i7 work where supply must persist.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-8665UE use?
It uses BGA 1528 soldered to the embedded board.
How many cores does the 8665UE have?
Four cores with Hyper-Threading give eight threads. Base is 1.7 GHz with boost to 4.4 GHz.
Which graphics does the 8665UE include?
UHD Graphics 620 from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz.
What memory does the 8665UE support?
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 8665UE launch?
Third quarter of 2018.
Sources and verification
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