Intel Pentium N6415 socket: BGA 1493
The Intel Pentium N6415 uses the BGA 1493 package, a grid array that solders to the board. It is a 4-core Elkhart Lake processor at 6.5 W, and the soldered chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1493
- Launched
- January 2021
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 6.5 W
- Codename
- Elkhart Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 1.2 / 3.0 GHz
Intel Pentium N6415 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Tremont (Elkhart Lake) |
| Clocks | 1.2 GHz base, up to 3.0 GHz burst |
| Cache | 1.5 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 6.5 W |
| Manufacturing process | 10 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, single channel, up to 32 GB, In-Band ECC where enabled |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen3, 8 lanes from the SoC |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (16 execution units, up to 800 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1493 soldered, 35 × 24 mm |
| Cooler in the box | None (embedded cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Pentium N6415 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1493 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1493 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,493 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | January 2023 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4x-4267, single channel, up to 32 GB, board dependent with In-Band ECC where enabled |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Pentium N6415 is
Released in January 2021, the Intel Pentium N6415 targets embedded systems with 4 cores and 4 threads. Tremont cores run 1.2 GHz base with up to 3.0 GHz burst, backed by 1.5 MB L2. Processor base power is 6.5 W.
Memory support covers DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, single channel, up to 32 GB, In-Band ECC where enabled. One channel keeps board routing simple in compact gateways, and In-Band ECC corrects errors where the board enables it. Eight Gen3 lanes serve NVMe, wireless and expansion on small carriers. Intel UHD Graphics (16 execution units, up to 800 MHz) drives local displays for kiosks and HMIs.
Embedded boards take this 4-core part for gateways, controllers and HMIs at 6.5 W. Burst clocks lift responsiveness for interaction peaks while low base clocks sip power at idle. A nearby option is Intel Celeron N6211 on the same package.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Pentium N6415 fits the BGA 1493 soldered package. The chip is soldered and cannot be replaced. Makers solder it with cooling for the 6.5 W band, so configuration happens once at order time.
There is no socketed variant and no board choice beyond the carrier design. Memory type, display outputs and expansion follow the gateway layout, with E, RE and FE suffixes marking temperature and safety behavior. Carriers for the 6 W dual-core class share layouts with 12 W quad-core parts.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, single channel, up to 32 GB, In-Band ECC where enabled. Matched modules hold the rated speed on the single channel. Single-channel routing keeps small carriers cheap.
Gen3 lanes wire NVMe, wireless and board devices, with the split fixed per design.
Cooling belongs to the enclosure maker across the 6.5 W band with spreaders or small fans. No boxed cooler exists. Paste service follows the carrier manual for the small soldered package.
Suffixes and embedded duty
The suffix on the Intel Pentium N6415 places it in the embedded stack: E for broad-market boards, RE for industrial real-time duty at extended temperatures, and FE for functional-safety designs. This SKU bursts from 1.2 GHz to 3.0 GHz, which suits gateways that idle most of the day.
Extended temperatures span minus 40 C to plus 85 C ambient on these SKUs, with junction limits above 100 C. Industrial buyers match the suffix to the site: RE for real-time control, FE for functional safety, E for broad embedded use. N marks mobile-style boards while J marks desktop-style carriers.
Upgrade paths
On BGA 1493 the moves run from dual-core 5 W parts through this 4-core SKU to 12 W quad-core options such as Intel Celeron N6211 on carriers that take the power. Core growth needs no carrier change when the maker lists the part.
Beyond the series the replacement is a whole system on newer platforms. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide explains when a platform change pays off.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Pentium N6415 use?
It uses BGA 1493, a soldered grid array. The chip cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Intel Pentium N6415 have?
4 cores with 4 threads at 1.2 GHz base and up to 3.0 GHz burst, with 1.5 MB L2.
What graphics does the Intel Pentium N6415 include?
Intel UHD Graphics (16 execution units, up to 800 MHz).
What memory does the Intel Pentium N6415 support?
DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, single channel, up to 32 GB, In-Band ECC where enabled.
What is the TDP of the Intel Pentium N6415?
6.5 W base power.
What cooler fits this processor?
None boxed. The enclosure cools the soldered chip.
When did the Intel Pentium N6415 launch?
January 2021 2021.
Does this processor have L3 cache?
No L3 on these SKUs. A total of 1.5 MB of shared L2 serves the Tremont cores.
What is the package size?
35 × 24 mm soldered, shared across the Elkhart Lake stack with 1493 balls.
Sources and verification
- Intel Intel Pentium N6415 specifications (Intel ARK)
- Intel Intel Pentium N6415 specs (TechPowerUp CPU database)
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