BGA 1338 socket: CPUs, chipsets and cooler fit
BGA 1338 is the Intel soldered ball grid array package with 1338 balls for Jasper Lake Celeron and Pentium Silver mobile processors from January 2021. The package measures 35 × 24 mm and solders directly to thin laptop and small desktop boards. There is no socketed upgrade path.
Quick facts
| Maker | Intel |
|---|---|
| Package type | BGA |
| Contacts | 1,338 |
| Package size | 35 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | January 2021 |
| Status | Legacy |
| Memory | DDR4 or LPDDR4x up to 2933 MT/s, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCIe from the CPU | PCIe Gen3 with 8 lanes from the SoC for NVMe, wireless and expansion |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
| Replaces | None |
| Replaced by | None |
Overview
The platform pairs Tremont efficient cores with single-digit wattage for school laptops, home office boxes and signage players. Core counts span 2 cores on Celeron N4500 parts to 4 cores on Celeron N5100 and Pentium Silver N6000 parts. Cache totals 4 MB of Intel Smart Cache plus 1.5 MB of shared L2 across the stack. Memory runs DDR4 or LPDDR4x up to 2933 MT/s in two channels to 16 GB.
Because the processor solders to the board there is no socket retention and no processor upgrade. Laptop makers design cooling around 6 W with passive bodies common, while 10 W parts take small fans for sustained turbo. Against BGA 1493 for embedded Elkhart Lake with extended temperatures, BGA 1338 serves consumer thin clients at lower cost.
Processor generations
| Codename | Marketing name | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Lake | Celeron N and Pentium Silver N series | 2021 | Thin laptop processors with 2 to 4 Tremont cores, launched in January 2021 with UHD graphics and 2933 MT/s memory. |
Who BGA 1338 serves
BGA 1338 processors belong in school laptops, home office thin clients and signage players where purchase price and battery life beat peak speed. The 6 W base with turbo headroom covers browsing, documents and video without fans in many bodies.
Within the package the choice runs from the dual-core Celeron N4500 for basic browsing through the quad-core N5100 to the Pentium Silver N6005 with 32 graphics units for sharper video. Graphics scale from 16 to 32 execution units, so buyers who stream or meet over video should weigh the Pentium tier. The 6 W SKUs can drop to 4.8 W scenario power in passively cooled school bodies.
Memory and PCIe
Memory support spans DDR4 and LPDDR4x up to 2933 MT/s across two channels to 16 GB. SODIMM boards allow later memory changes while soldered LPDDR designs trade that option for thinner bodies. Dual-channel fitting stays important for the integrated graphics. The 16 GB ceiling suits study and office duty with browser-based work.
PCIe arrives as Gen3 with 8 lanes in total for NVMe storage, wireless and board devices. Laptop designs typically wire a fast NVMe drive to the available lanes, which is enough for study and office loads.
CPUs on BGA 1338
6 processor pages in the database, newest first.
| Processor | Cores / threads | Base / boost | TDP | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Celeron N4500 | 2 / 2 | 1.1 / 2.8 GHz | 6 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Celeron N4505 | 2 / 2 | 2.0 / 2.9 GHz | 10 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Celeron N5100 | 4 / 4 | 1.1 / 2.8 GHz | 6 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Celeron N5105 | 4 / 4 | 2.0 / 2.9 GHz | 10 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Pentium Silver N6000 | 4 / 4 | 1.1 / 3.3 GHz | 6 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Pentium Silver N6005 | 4 / 4 | 2.0 / 3.3 GHz | 10 W | Jan 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Can a BGA 1338 processor be replaced or upgraded?
No. The processor is soldered to the board. Upgrading means replacing the board or the whole laptop, so choose core count and memory at order time.
What is the difference between BGA 1338 and BGA 1493?
BGA 1338 at 35 × 24 mm serves Jasper Lake consumer thin laptops at 6 W to 10 W. BGA 1493 serves Elkhart Lake embedded parts with extended temperature ranges.
What memory does BGA 1338 use?
DDR4 or LPDDR4x up to 2933 MT/s across two channels to 16 GB, decided per board.
Does BGA 1338 support PCIe Gen4?
No. Eight Gen3 lanes serve NVMe, wireless and board devices.
What is the TDP range on BGA 1338?
6 W on N5100, N4500 and N6000 parts with fanless bodies common, and 10 W on N5105, N4505 and N6005 parts with small fans.
Sources and verification
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