Intel Core i3-10110U socket: BGA 1528
The Intel Core i3-10110U uses BGA 1528, a soldered thin laptop package. The dual core 15 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1528
- Launched
- August 2019
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Comet Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 4.1 GHz
Intel Core i3-10110U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W (25 W cTDP up, 10 W cTDP down) |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 and LPDDR4-2933, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (300 MHz base, up to 1.0 GHz, 24 execution units) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1528 (46 by 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-10110U needs a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1528 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1528 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,528 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 46 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | August 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2133 to DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-1866 and LPDDR3-2133 plus LPDDR4-2933, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i3-10110U is
The Core i3-10110U is a dual core, four thread Comet Lake-U processor for thin budget laptops. It launched in August 2019 with a 2.1 GHz base and up to 4.1 GHz boost at 15 W. Hyper-Threading doubles threads over Celeron parts.
Four megabytes of Smart Cache back office work and browsing. The high 2.1 GHz base keeps budget thin laptops responsive on battery. Configurable TDP from 10 to 25 W lets makers tune for fanless bodies or faster thin designs.
UHD Graphics with 24 execution units up to 1.0 GHz cover the laptop display and 4K video. The chip fits students who need all day battery over workstation speed. Dual core limits heavy multitasking, so browser tab discipline matters.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 10110U solders to BGA 1528 at 46 by 24 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 1440 performance boards cannot host the low power chip. The 1528 ball map is unique to U series.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 and LPDDR4-2933 all work in two channels up to 64 GB. Budget builds ship 4 or 8 GB with room to grow where slots exist. Dual channel operation helps graphics.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe storage and board devices in x4 splits. A 256 GB NVMe SSD is the typical pairing. Thunderbolt 3 where wired adds docks.
Cooling is a single heat pipe and fan for 15 W, silent at idle. The 10 W down mode stretches lectures. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA leaves no processor path. Memory to 8 or 16 GB and a larger SSD extend student use. Battery service restores travel time.
A laptop change to the Core i5-10210U doubles cores on the same BGA 1528 family for heavier multitasking. Newer platforms add efficiency for the next refresh.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i3-10110U use?
It uses BGA 1528 soldered to the thin laptop board.
Is the i3-10110U 15 W or 25 W?
15 W base with 25 W cTDP up and 10 W cTDP down per maker tuning.
How many threads does the 10110U have?
Two cores with four threads at 2.1 GHz base and up to 4.1 GHz boost.
What memory fits i3-10110U laptops?
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 or LPDDR4-2933 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 10110U launch?
August 2019 with the Comet Lake-U family.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i3-10110U opinion and specs (Kelaptop)
- New 10th Gen Intel Core Comet Lake processors detailed (SlashGear)
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