Intel Core 7 150U socket: BGA 1744
The Intel Core 7 150U uses BGA 1744, a 50 by 25 mm soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-U thin laptops with LPDDR5, DDR5 or DDR4 and 20 PCIe lanes. The 10-core chip at 15 W with 5.4 GHz turbo cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1744
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 12
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core 7
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 5.4 GHz
Intel Core 7 150U specifications
| Cores | 10 (2 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 5.4 GHz boost |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-5200, DDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4267 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 96 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen4 CPU plus Gen3 PCH (20 lanes) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1744 (50 by 25 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core 7 150U 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 Core 7 150U is
The Core 7 150U is a 10-core and 12-thread mobile processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 as the top Raptor Lake-U option for thin laptops. Two Performance-cores with 4 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 12 threads at 1.8 GHz P-core base and up to 5.4 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 12 MB of Smart Cache. The 15 W base with the tallest U turbo gives the snappiest thin-laptop response in the family.
Top U clocks help single-threaded office macros and code editing. E-cores absorb background sync while P-cores burst for UI. Shared board memory feeds Intel Graphics for office animation and light photo work without a discrete card.
Traveling professionals who want peak U speed without H-class power fit here. The 5.4 GHz peak leads U on bursts. Buyers with sustained creation that exceeds 15 W should take H 45 W instead, since this SKU trades continuous throughput for battery and thinness.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 150U solders to BGA 1744 at 50 by 25 mm with board memory. Cooling spans 15 W with turbo peaks in premium thin fans. No socket upgrade exists, so the 10-core choice lasts the laptop life.
Boards offer soldered LPDDR for battery or SODIMM DDR for service. Both use two channels to feed 10 cores. Wireless, NVMe and displays attach through Gen4 plus PCH lanes.
U shoppers compare the two 10-core U parts on 0.4 GHz base and 0.4 GHz turbo. The 150U leads the Intel Core 5 120U in bursts. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps read BGA board labels.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
LPDDR5X-5200, DDR5-5200, LPDDR4X or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 96 GB is the menu. Fast dual-channel memory helps the 5.4 GHz P-cores feed UI data. Soldered 16 GB covers travel use, while 32 GB SODIMM helps large projects.
PCIe gives 20 lanes with Gen4 CPU plus Gen3 PCH for SSD and radios. One fast NVMe plus Wi-Fi is standard. Fixed splits mean second-drive support varies.
Cooling is premium thin 15 W with turbo headroom. No retail cooler ships with soldered U. Clean intakes preserve repeat bursts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists. The U decision is 6-core versus 10-core and 5.0 versus 5.4 GHz at order time. SODIMM and NVMe can grow where fitted.
The next platform is a new laptop on Core Ultra. A working 150U serves travel years with care.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 7 150U use?
It uses BGA 1744, soldered at 50 by 25 mm. The chip cannot be swapped.
How fast is the Core 7 150U?
Ten cores and 12 threads at 1.8 GHz base and up to 5.4 GHz boost, with 12 MB of cache at 15 W.
What memory does the Core 7 150U support?
LPDDR5X, DDR5, LPDDR4X or DDR4 in two channels. Soldered size is fixed.
Can the Core 7 150U be upgraded?
No. CPU solders at the factory. Storage and SODIMM RAM can change where allowed.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core 3 processor 100U 10M Cache up to 4.70GHz FCBGA1744 platform pattern (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core 3 100U Raptor Lake-U BGA1744 6 cores benchmarks (Notebookcheck)
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