Intel Core 7 160UL socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core 7 160UL uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-PS edge processors with DDR4 or DDR5 and PCIe expansion. The 10-core chip at 15 W is the fastest UL option with vendor BIOS support.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- April 2024
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 12
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-PS
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core 7
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 5.2 GHz
Intel Core 7 160UL 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 5.2 GHz boost |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5200, 2 channels |
| PCI Express | Up to 20 lanes (CPU plus PCH, varies by board) |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core 7 160UL needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core 7 160UL is
The Core 7 160UL is a 10-core and 12-thread edge processor that launched in April 2024 as the top 15 W PS SKU. Two Performance-cores with 4 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 12 threads at 1.8 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz boost. Cache is 12 MB of Smart Cache. The 15 W base with the tallest UL turbo gives the quickest sealed-box bursts in the PS family.
Premium kiosks and medical carts share the efficient layout. The 5.2 GHz peak shortens UI and scan tasks over the 150UL. E-cores handle logging and network stacks in the background. Shared DDR4 or DDR5 keeps board cost low for the performance tier.
Buyers who want maximum UL speed without 45 W cooling fit here. The 0.2 GHz turbo lift over the 150UL is visible in bursts. Sustained multi-core loads that exceed 15 W should take HL 45 W such as the Intel Core 7 160HL, where delivery scales with throughput.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 160UL fits LGA 1700 PS low-power boards with 15 W delivery. Desktop BIOS lines do not include PS IDs, so industrial lists govern. The neutral sentence reflects that split.
Top UL boards pair this SKU with SODIMM, NVMe and multi-LAN for premium gateways. Power assurance around 15 W allows compact fins. PS-branch BIOS with the 160UL ID is required.
The two 10-core UL 7-series parts differ on 0.1 GHz base and 0.2 GHz turbo. The 160UL leads the Intel Core 7 150UL in bursts. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm PS boards.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5200 in two channels via SODIMM is shared by CPU and graphics. Vision buffers plus OS should be budgeted together. Matched pairs help throughput.
PCIe up to 20 lanes with PCH serves storage, LAN and capture. Lane sharing is fixed per board, so dual add-ons need validation.
Cooling is 15 W fanless-capable with validated stacks. No retail cooler ships with tray edge supply. Inlet control preserves repeat bursts.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows a same-board step from slower UL where listed. Memory and NVMe can also expand. Target microcode must be present.
The performance leap is to HL 45 W. A working 160UL serves premium fanless roles for years. Desktop LGA 1700 is a separate class.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 7 160UL use?
It uses LGA 1700 PS edge packaging for 15 W boards. Vendor lists decide fit.
How fast is the Core 7 160UL?
Ten cores and 12 threads at 1.8 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz boost, with 12 MB of cache at 15 W.
What graphics does the 160UL include?
UHD Graphics from shared memory for kiosk and cart displays.
What cooling does the 160UL need?
Fanless-capable 15 W with validated fins. HL parts need active airflow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core 3 100UL Raptor Lake-PS 6 cores 15W Socket 1700 platform pattern (TechPowerUp)
- Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake PS LGA1851 and Raptor Lake PS LGA1700 edge CPUs (Wccftech)
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