Intel Core i3-1005G1 socket: BGA 1526
The Intel Core i3-1005G1 uses BGA 1526, a soldered thin laptop package. The dual core 15 W Ice Lake-U chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1526
- Launched
- August 2019
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Ice Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 1.2 / 3.4 GHz
Intel Core i3-1005G1 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sunny Cove cores on 10 nm |
| Clocks | 1.2 GHz base, up to 3.4 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 10 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 and LPDDR4-3733, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (32 execution units) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1526 (50 by 25 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-1005G1 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1526 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1526 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,526 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 50 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | August 2019 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 and LPDDR4-3733, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i3-1005G1 is
The Core i3-1005G1 is a dual core, four thread Ice Lake-U processor for thin budget laptops. It launched in August 2019 with a 1.2 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost at 15 W. Sunny Cove cores bring newer instructions to the entry U tier.
Four megabytes of Smart Cache back office work and study. The 15 W envelope suits fan cooled thin bodies with all day batteries. Compared with dual core Comet Lake-U parts, IPC gains show in single application speed.
UHD Graphics with 32 execution units cover the laptop display and 4K video. The G1 suffix marks standard graphics below Iris Plus tiers. Buyers who sketch lightly fit here without paying for G4 graphics.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 1005G1 solders to BGA 1526 at 50 by 25 mm permanently. Laptop boards define memory type and ports for the life of the machine. There is no socketed path.
Makers pair the chip with single fan cooling for 15 W sustained. Memory is SODIMM or soldered LPDDR per cost choices. The How to find your CPU socket type guide points to package lines in maker specs.
BGA 1377 Y boards cannot host the 15 W chip. The U series ball map is unique.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4-3733 in two channels up to 64 GB is the thin laptop memory. Budget builds ship 4 or 8 GB. Dual channel operation helps graphics.
PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe storage and board devices. A 256 GB NVMe SSD is the typical pairing. Thunderbolt 3 where wired adds docks.
Single fan cooling covers 15 W quietly. Sustained loads settle near base clocks in slim bodies. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA leaves no processor path. Memory to 8 or 12 GB and a larger SSD extend student use. Battery service restores travel time.
A laptop change to the Core i5-1035G1 doubles cores on the same BGA 1526 family. Newer platforms add efficiency for the next refresh.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i3-1005G1 use?
It uses BGA 1526 soldered to the thin laptop board.
What does G1 mean?
Standard UHD graphics tier, below G4 and G7 Iris Plus tiers.
How many threads does the 1005G1 have?
Two cores with four threads at 1.2 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost.
When did the 1005G1 launch?
August 2019 with the Ice Lake-U family.
Can the 1005G1 be upgraded?
No. Soldered packaging prevents processor changes.
Sources and verification
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