Intel Core i3-5010U socket: BGA 1168
The Intel Core i3-5010U uses the BGA 1168 package soldered to laptop boards. It is a dual core Broadwell-U part with four threads at 2.1 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
- 2.1 GHz
Intel Core i3-5010U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 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 900 MHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1168 (40 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-5010U 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 i3-5010U is
The Core i3-5010U is the early 2015 i3 for ultrabooks on BGA 1168. Intel set two cores and four threads at 2.1 GHz with 3 MB of cache. Power is 15 W on 14 nm from January 2015 stocks. No turbo keeps it in budget thin designs.
January launch placed it in first Broadwell-U waves. Four threads cover study work with video calls. Fixed clocks give steady battery. The soldered package means vendor cooling and display decide experience more than 100 MHz gaps.
HD Graphics 5500 up to 900 MHz lifts video playback over older HD 4400. DDR3L and LPDDR3 over two channels feed the chip. Buyers pick the 5010U in early 2015 bodies where later 5020U stocks had not arrived.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5010U solders to BGA 1168 with thin cooling for 15 W. No later swap exists. Early ultrabooks pair it with 4 GB to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB SSDs. Later SSD swaps are the main service option.
PCH-LP logic sits with the CPU as a SoC. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains the fixed design. Inspect hinge and battery health on used buys, since the CPU stays.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3 to 16 GB over two channels suit early ultrabooks. Eight gigabytes covers study with browsers. Dual channel pairs help HD 5500 reach its 900 MHz peak.
PCIe 2.0 with 12 lanes feeds M.2 SATA and Wi-Fi. SATA SSD capacity upgrades beat CPU hunting. A 512 GB SATA drive extends life for students.
Cooling is a single fan for 15 W. Fixed clocks run quietly. Old paste renewal through service shops can restore sustained 2.1 GHz.
Upgrade paths
No CPU path exists soldered. Step to the Intel Core i3-5020U at 2.2 GHz for a small lift, or the Intel Core i5-5200U adding turbo to 2.7 GHz. All share BGA-1168.
A new thin laptop is the only platform move. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps verify soldered U bodies.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i3-5010U use?
It uses BGA 1168, soldered.
How many cores does the Core i3-5010U have?
Two cores and four threads at 2.1 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i3-5010U include?
Intel HD Graphics 5500 up to 900 MHz.
When did the Core i3-5010U launch?
January 2015 in early Broadwell-U laptops.
Sources and verification
- Broadwell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Broadwell-U specs)
- Intel Core i5-5200U Processor specifications (Intel, Broadwell-U family data)
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