Intel Core i7-8850H socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Core i7-8850H uses the BGA 1440 package on soldered performance laptops. The six core 45 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- April 2018
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 12
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 4.3 GHz
Intel Core i7-8850H specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake-H cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 4.3 GHz |
| Cache | 9 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (up to 1.15 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1440 (42 by 28 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-8850H 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 i7-8850H is
The Core i7-8850H lifts Coffee Lake-H clocks for workstation laptops. It launched in April 2018 with a 2.6 GHz base and up to 4.3 GHz boost at 45 W. Intel positions it above 8750H for buyers who want faster bursts in the same bodies.
Nine megabytes of Smart Cache feed multitasking across twelve threads, not 12 MB as some lists show, and this page uses the manufacturer 9 MB value. The higher base versus 8750H sustains interaction in demanding thinner workstations. Boost to 4.3 GHz helps single thread peaks in large assemblies.
UHD Graphics 630 up to 1150 MHz cover displays without discrete cards. The process is 14 nm. DDR4 in two channels suits performance bodies.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8850H solders to BGA 1440 permanently. Workstation makers tune 45 W with dual fan cooling and vPro firmware. There is no socketed path.
Memory is DDR4 in two channels up to 64 GB. Dual channel operation aids integrated graphics where used. The How to find your CPU socket type guide confirms FCBGA1440.
Other BGA 1440 six core parts share the package with different clocks. Laptop replacement is required for more speed.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 in two channels up to 64 GB pairs with fast SSDs for mobile workstations. Start with 16 GB.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds NVMe plus board devices. Most mobile workstations pair discrete Quadro graphics for 3D. Splits follow vendor layouts.
Dual fan 45 W cooling holds boost in ventilated bodies. No retail pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA blocks upgrades. SSD expansion where slots allow extends workstation life.
Within BGA 1440, the Intel Core i7-8750H trims clocks slightly for lower cost at the same 45 W. Mobile Xeon parts add ECC where listed.
Past BGA 1440 newer mobile generations need other sockets. The 8850H covers faster mobile workstations where six cores must travel.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-8850H use?
It uses BGA 1440 soldered to the performance laptop board.
How many cores does the 8850H have?
Six cores with Hyper-Threading give twelve threads. Base is 2.6 GHz with boost to 4.3 GHz.
How much cache does the 8850H have?
9 MB per Intel, not 12 MB as some lists show.
Which graphics does the 8850H include?
UHD Graphics 630 up to 1150 MHz.
What memory does the 8850H support?
DDR4 in two channels up to 64 GB.
Sources and verification
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