Intel Atom x5-E3930 socket: BGA 1296
The Intel Atom x5-E3930 uses the BGA 1296 package soldered to embedded boards. It is a dual Goldmont SoC from 1.3 GHz to 1.8 GHz at 6.5 W with HD Graphics 500.
- Socket
- BGA 1296
- Launched
- October 2016
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 6.5 W
- Codename
- Apollo Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Atom x5
- Clocks
- 1.3 / 1.8 GHz
Intel Atom x5-E3930 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Goldmont cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.3 GHz base, up to 1.8 GHz burst |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 6.5 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1866 and LPDDR4-2133 ECC, four channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 6 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 500 (400 MHz to 550 MHz, 12 execution units) |
| ECC memory | Supported (DDR3L) |
| Package | FCBGA1296 (24 × 31 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Atom x5-E3930 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1296 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1296 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1296 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,296 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 24 × 31 mm |
| Introduced | October 2016 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1866 and LPDDR4-2133 ECC, four channels, up to 8 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Atom x5-E3930 is
The Atom x5-E3930 is a dual Goldmont edge SoC on BGA 1296 for always on gateways. It runs 2 cores and 2 threads at 1.3 GHz base with bursts to 1.8 GHz. Two megabytes of L2 cache cover gateway services. Power is 6.5 W on 14 nm from late 2016.
The 6.5 W envelope suits sealed boxes with passive cooling. Bursts cover management tasks while steady forwarding holds base. HD Graphics 500 from 400 MHz to 550 MHz with 12 units drives setup displays. The soldered package with ECC options fits remote installs.
DDR3L with ECC options and LPDDR4 over four channels to 8 GB feed the node. ECC guards remote configs. Buyers pick the E3930 where dual edge threads must sip power.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E3930 solders to BGA 1296 with passive cooling for 6.5 W. No swap exists. Gateway memory configs lock at deployment. Extended temperature validation suits field boxes.
SoC NICs, USB and SATA surround the cores. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered gateways.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1866 ECC and LPDDR4-2133 over four channels to 8 GB suit gateways. ECC DDR3L protects remote data. Small populations cover forwarding tables.
PCIe 2.0 with 6 lanes serves NICs and flash. Integrated networking covers base traffic. Compact SSDs hold logs.
Cooling is fully passive for 6.5 W in most enclosures. Bursts trim in hot boxes. Wide temperature parts suit outdoor cabinets.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Step up to the Intel Atom x5-E3940 at four cores nearby for threaded edge work. Both share BGA-1296.
A newer SoC needs a new board. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps track soldered gateways.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Atom x5-E3930 use?
It uses BGA 1296, soldered.
How many cores does the Atom x5-E3930 have?
Two cores and two threads at 1.3 GHz base with bursts to 1.8 GHz.
Which graphics does the Atom x5-E3930 include?
Intel HD Graphics 500 from 400 MHz to 550 MHz.
When did the Atom x5-E3930 launch?
Late 2016 with Apollo Lake edge parts.
Sources and verification
- Intel Atom x5-E3930 Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Atom x5-E3940 Processor specifications (Intel, Apollo Lake family data)
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