Intel Core i3-5005U socket: BGA 1168
The Intel Core i3-5005U uses the BGA 1168 package soldered to laptop boards. It is a dual core Broadwell-U part with four threads at 2.0 GHz and 15 W with HD Graphics 5500.
- Socket
- BGA 1168
- Launched
- March 2015
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Broadwell-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 2.0 GHz
Intel Core i3-5005U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 12 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5500 (up to 850 MHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1168 (40 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-5005U needs a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1168 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1168 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,168 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | June 2013 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i3-5005U is
The Core i3-5005U is the volume i3 for Broadwell-U ultrabooks on BGA 1168. Intel set two cores and four threads at a fixed 2.0 GHz with 3 MB of cache. Power is 15 W on 14 nm from March 2015. No turbo keeps pricing low while threads cover multitasking.
Four threads separate it from Pentium dual cores in office work. Video calls with docs stay smooth. Fixed clocks simplify fleet images. The 14 nm process gives all day battery in thin bodies.
HD Graphics 5500 up to 850 MHz drives laptop panels with DisplayPort 4K output. DDR3L and LPDDR3 over two channels feed cores and graphics. Buyers pick the 5005U where i5 turbo pricing overshoots student and office budgets.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5005U solders to BGA 1168 with ultrabook cooling for 15 W. No later swap exists. Shoppers choose RAM and SSD once, with SODIMM slots on many bodies allowing memory growth.
Mobile Broadwell-U SoC design places the PCH beside the CPU. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains the soldered SoC idea. Confirm display outputs, since HDMI caps differ from DisplayPort on U graphics.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3 to 16 GB over two channels suit student laptops. Eight gigabytes covers study multitasking. Dual channel pairs lift HD 5500 in calls.
PCIe 2.0 with 12 lanes feeds Wi-Fi and SATA SSDs. A 256 GB SATA SSD is the standard student upgrade. NVMe offers little on Gen2 lanes.
Cooling is a single thin fan for 15 W. Libraries favor the fixed clock silence. Battery saver modes stretch lectures without hunting turbo.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on soldered boards. Move to the Intel Core i3-5020U at 2.2 GHz for higher fixed clocks, or the Intel Core i5-5200U adding turbo to 2.7 GHz. All share BGA-1168.
A new ultrabook is the only platform step. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps verify soldered thin designs.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i3-5005U use?
It uses BGA 1168, soldered.
How many cores does the Core i3-5005U have?
Two cores and four threads at 2.0 GHz with 3 MB of cache.
Which graphics does the Core i3-5005U include?
Intel HD Graphics 5500 up to 850 MHz.
When did the Core i3-5005U launch?
March 2015 with Broadwell-U ultrabooks.
Sources and verification
- Broadwell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Broadwell-U specs)
- Intel Core i5-5200U Processor specifications (Intel, Broadwell-U family data)
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