Intel Processor U300E socket: BGA 1744
The Intel Processor U300E uses BGA 1744, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake mobile processors with DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 memory. The 5-core embedded chip at 15 W cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1744
- Launched
- January 2023
- Cores and threads
- 5 and 6
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-U
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Processor
- Clocks
- 1.1 / 4.3 GHz
Intel Processor U300E specifications
| Cores | 5 (1 Performance-core plus 4 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-core with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-U) |
| P-core clocks | 1.1 GHz base, up to 4.3 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 900 MHz base, up to 3.3 GHz turbo (same die as U300) |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 55 W (same die as U300) |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267, DDR5-5200, LPDDR5-5200 or LPDDR5x-5200, dual channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen4 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48 execution units class, same die as U300) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1744 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (embedded cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Processor U300E needs a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1744 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1744 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,744 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 50 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | December 2024 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 and DDR5-5200 to DDR5-6400 SODIMM or soldered LPDDR4X-4267 and LPDDR5X-5200 to LPDDR5X-6400, two channels, up to 96 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Processor U300E is
The Processor U300E is the embedded version of the 5-core Raptor Lake-U entry for industrial BGA 1744 boards from the first quarter of 2023. One Raptor Cove Performance-core with hyperthreading plus 4 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 5 cores and 6 threads, with the P-core at 1.1 GHz base and up to 4.3 GHz turbo. The package carries 8 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 15 W for fanless enclosures with embedded lifecycle.
UHD Graphics from shared memory cover industrial displays and signage without a discrete card. Broad memory support from DDR4-3200 to LPDDR5x-5200 lets board makers tune price against bandwidth. The single P-core burst covers interactive threads while E-cores handle background services.
Industrial buyers pick the E suffix for embedded supply rather than for higher clocks. Five cores suit gateways and HMIs at 15 W, while i3 UE parts add a second P-core for heavier multitasking. Boards that support Raptor Lake-U cover embedded SKUs with industrial firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1744 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The U300E solders to BGA 1744 on industrial boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type and temperature qualification. BGA 1744 does not cross to LGA 1700 desktop boards. The ARK codename page lists the U300E in the Raptor Lake family for the first quarter of 2023.
Platform IO comes from the SoC plus board wiring, with NVMe, wireless and display outputs from the design. Factory firmware carries Raptor Lake-U embedded support.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 through LPDDR5x-5200 options in two channels feed CPU and graphics together. Soldered LPDDR5 suits sealed boxes, while SODIMM suits serviceable gateways. Dual channel doubles graphics bandwidth.
PCIe Gen4 lanes wire NVMe plus wireless controllers. Cooling is a spreader to the chassis for 15 W with short turbo peaks.
Upgrade paths
No CPU change is possible on soldered BGA 1744. Storage and radio modules move where slots exist. Display cabling adds more value than internal swaps for fixed images.
Within Raptor Lake-U embedded on BGA 1744 the step up is the 1315UE with an extra P-core. Outside embedded, consumer U300 on BGA 1744 matches layout without ECC lifecycle.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Processor U300E use?
BGA 1744 as a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake mobile processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
How is U300E different from U300?
Same 5-core layout in an embedded SKU with industrial supply and slightly lower 1.1 GHz base and 4.3 GHz turbo.
What memory does the U300E support?
DDR4-3200 through LPDDR5x-5200 options in two channels, fixed by board wiring.
What graphics does the U300E include?
Intel UHD Graphics from shared memory for industrial displays.
Sources and verification
- Products formerly Raptor Lake (Intel ARK codename page)
- Intel Processor U300 benchmarks and specs (Notebookcheck)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .