Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 uses the BGA 1440 package soldered to embedded boards. It is a 4 core Skylake-H part with 8 threads from 2.0 GHz to 2.8 GHz at 25 W with HD Graphics P530.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- October 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 25 W
- Codename
- Skylake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Xeon E3
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 2.8 GHz
Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Skylake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 2.8 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 8 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 25 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600 ECC, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics P530 (350 MHz to 1000 MHz) |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | BGA 1440 (soldered, 1440 contacts) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 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 Xeon E3-1505L v5 is
The Xeon E3-1505L v5 is a low power embedded Skylake workstation part on BGA 1440 for compact long life systems. Intel set 4 cores and 8 threads at 2.0 GHz base with turbo to 2.8 GHz. Eight megabytes of Smart Cache cover edge services. Power is 25 W on 14 nm from October 2015. The embedded tag marks extended availability.
Low base clocks protect sealed enclosures while turbo covers management bursts. HD Graphics P530 from 350 MHz to 1000 MHz drives control displays. Eight threads handle gateway services with background tasks. The soldered package means vendors validate thermals once for years of supply.
DDR4, LPDDR3 and DDR3L ECC over two channels to 64 GB feed the node. ECC suits unattended operation. Buyers pick the 1505L v5 where workstation threads must fit 25 W embedded duty.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 1505L v5 solders to BGA 1440 with embedded cooling for 25 W. No socket and no later swap exist. Appliance vendors lock memory and I/O for long lifecycles. Extended temperature designs suit field installs.
Board layouts center on NICs and serial around the soldered chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered embedded limits. Confirm lifecycle coverage with the vendor.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600 ECC over two channels to 64 GB suit embedded gateways. Paired modules feed P530 displays. ECC is required.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU serves NICs and flash. Appliances use lanes for network expansion. Integrated graphics cover local setup displays.
Cooling uses embedded heatsinks for 25 W with chassis airflow. Low power tuning keeps fans slow. Sealed boxes need validated thermal paths.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Compare the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 at 2.8 GHz to 3.7 GHz with 45 W tuning above, or the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 at the top of mobile clocks. All share BGA-1440.
A new platform needs a new appliance. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps identify soldered embedded workstations.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 use?
It uses BGA 1440, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Xeon E3-1505L v5 have?
4 cores and 8 threads at 2.0 GHz base with turbo to 2.8 GHz.
Which graphics does the Xeon E3-1505L v5 include?
Intel HD Graphics P530 from 350 MHz to 1000 MHz.
What is the TDP of the Xeon E3-1505L v5?
25 W embedded tuning.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon Processor E3-1505L v5 specifications (Intel)
- Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck, Skylake-H family data)
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