Intel Processor N150 socket: BGA 1264
The Intel Processor N150 uses BGA 1264, a soldered BGA for Twin Lake low-power laptops and embedded boards with DDR5 or DDR4 and 9 PCIe Gen3 lanes. The 4-core E-only chip at 6 W cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1264
- Launched
- November 20, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 6 W
- Codename
- Twin Lake
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Processor
- Clocks
- 0.1 / 3.6 GHz
Intel Processor N150 specifications
| Cores | 4 (4 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Gracemont |
| Clocks | 0.1 GHz base, up to 3.6 GHz boost |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache, 2 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 6 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, single channel, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 x9 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics, 24 EUs at up to 1.0 GHz |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FC-BGA16F (BGA1264, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Processor N150 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1264 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1264 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1264 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,264 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | October 2025 |
| Memory | DDR4, DDR5 and LPDDR5, single channel, up to 4800 MT/s, up to 32 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Processor N150 is
The Processor N150 is a 4-core and 4-thread mobile processor that Intel released on November 20, 2024 for low-power laptops and embedded boards. Four Gracemont Efficient-cores without Hyper-Threading give 4 threads at 100 MHz base and up to 3.6 GHz turbo. Cache is 6 MB of Smart Cache with 2 MB of L2. Processor base power is 6 W, which allows fanless thin clients and school laptops with long battery life.
Intel Graphics with 24 execution units at up to 1.0 GHz cover classroom displays through DP, HDMI and eDP. Triple-display support and DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 options come from the Twin Lake SoC. The FC-BGA16F package solders with single-channel SODIMM on many 3.5-inch boards up to 32 GB.
Fanless schools and signage players fit here. Four E-cores keep video calls plus browser tabs moving at 6 W, while the 3.6 GHz peak shortens app launches. Buyers who need 8 cores for heavier multitasking should take the Core 3 N350 with 8 threads instead, since this N150 prioritizes efficiency over thread count.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The N150 solders to BGA 1264 with no socket upgrade. Embedded makers cool the 6 W SoC with small fins or system airflow. There is no later change to the processor, so the board choice lasts the deployment life.
Boards use single-channel DDR5-4800 SODIMM up to 32 GB on 3.5-inch designs, with DDR4 options on cost-focused models. NVMe over PCIe 3.0 x2 plus SATA covers storage. Firmware from the board maker controls power limits, not a desktop BIOS menu.
Low-power shoppers compare N-series on cores and turbo inside BGA 1264. The N150 trails the 8-core N350 on parallel loads. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains why thin and embedded designs accept soldered CPUs.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in single channel up to 16 GB per ARK, with 32 GB on many embedded boards, is the menu. Shared graphics use part of the pool, so 16 GB is the practical floor for school use. Soldered size is fixed where fitted.
PCIe gives 9 Gen3 lanes for NVMe, wireless and serial cards. One M.2 plus SATA covers thin nodes. Fixed wiring means expansion combos vary by board.
Cooling is fanless 6 W with small fins. No retail cooler ships with soldered N-series. Vent clearance preserves the 3.6 GHz burst feel.
Upgrade paths
No processor upgrade exists on soldered N-series boards. The N choice is 4-core versus 8-core at order time. SODIMM RAM and NVMe can grow where fitted.
Beyond Twin Lake the move is a whole board on newer N-series. A working N150 lasts school years with drive care.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Processor N150 use?
It uses BGA 1264, soldered for low-power laptops and embedded boards. The chip cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Processor N150 have?
Four cores and 4 threads at 0.1 GHz base and up to 3.6 GHz boost, with 6 MB of cache at 6 W. No P-cores are present.
What memory does the N150 support?
DDR5, LPDDR5 or DDR4 in single channel. Soldered size is fixed where fitted.
Can the Processor N150 be upgraded?
No. CPU solders at the factory. RAM and storage can change where the board allows.
Sources and verification
- Intel Processor N150 6M Cache up to 3.60GHz Twin Lake specifications (Intel ARK)
- Intel N-Series Twin Lake product brief N150 4 cores 6W (Intel)
- Intel Processor N150 Twin Lake BGA1264 6W specs (Technical City)
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