Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 uses the BGA 1440 package soldered to mobile workstation boards. It is a 4 core Skylake-H part with 8 threads from 2.8 GHz to 3.7 GHz at 45 W with HD Graphics P530.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- October 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Skylake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Xeon E3
- Clocks
- 2.8 / 3.7 GHz
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Skylake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 8 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W (35 W configurable down) |
| 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 1050 MHz) |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | BGA 1440 (soldered, 1440 contacts) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon E3-1505M 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 E3-1505M v5 is
The Xeon E3-1505M v5 is the volume mobile Skylake workstation part on BGA 1440 for ISV laptops. Intel set 4 cores and 8 threads at 2.8 GHz base with turbo to 3.7 GHz. Eight megabytes of Smart Cache cover CAD work. Power is 45 W on 14 nm from October 2015 with 35 W configurable down tuning.
Balanced clocks suit field engineers with models and compiles. Turbo covers bursts while all core loads hold base. HD Graphics P530 from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz drives the panel with certified stability. Eight threads handle background sync beside viewers.
DDR4, LPDDR3 and DDR3L ECC over two channels to 64 GB feed the node. ECC protects field data. Buyers pick the 1505M v5 as the default mobile workstation chip where 1535M pricing overshoots team budgets.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 1505M v5 solders to BGA 1440 with mobile workstation cooling for 45 W. No swap exists. Teams lock panels, memory and SSDs at order time. ISV certifications follow board revisions.
Boards tune docks and color profiles around the soldered chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered mobile limits. Check warranty terms for field use.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600 ECC over two channels to 64 GB suit mobile CAD. Paired modules feed P530. Thirty two gigabytes covers large assemblies.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU serves NVMe and a discrete GPU option. Many builds use P530 alone for battery. A fast SSD holds project files.
Cooling uses mobile workstation pipes for 45 W with 35 W down tuning. Field heat trims turbo first. Hard desks protect sustained clocks.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Step up to the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 at 2.9 GHz to 3.8 GHz above, or down to the Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 at 25 W for embedded duty. All share BGA-1440.
A new mobile workstation means a new machine. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm soldered workstation laptops.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 use?
It uses BGA 1440, soldered.
How many cores does the Xeon E3-1505M v5 have?
4 cores and 8 threads at 2.8 GHz base with turbo to 3.7 GHz.
Which graphics does the Xeon E3-1505M v5 include?
Intel HD Graphics P530 from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz.
When did the Xeon E3-1505M v5 launch?
October 2015 with mobile Skylake workstations.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon Processor E3-1505M v5 specifications (Intel)
- Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck, Skylake-H family data)
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