Intel Core i3-8145U socket: BGA 1528
The Intel Core i3-8145U uses the BGA 1528 socket on soldered thin laptop boards. It is a dual core Whiskey Lake-U chip at 15 W.
- Socket
- BGA 1528
- Launched
- October 2018
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Whiskey Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Core i3-8145U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Whiskey Lake-U cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 4 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics for 8th Gen (300 MHz to 1.0 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | FCBGA1528 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-8145U 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 i3-8145U is
The Core i3-8145U covers mainstream thin laptops with two cores and four threads. It launched in the third quarter of 2018 with a 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz boost at 15 W. Intel positions it below i5 for everyday notebooks.
Four megabytes of cache support office multitasking. The modest base stretches battery through classes. Boost to 3.9 GHz keeps web apps responsive.
UHD Graphics for 8th Gen processors from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz handle displays and video. The process is 14 nm per Intel, not 10 nm as some lists claim. DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133 in two channels suit thin bodies.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8145U solders to BGA 1528 permanently. Makers tune 15 W with single fan cooling in 13 and 14 inch bodies. There is no socketed path.
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB covers student laptops. Soldered options save space. The How to find your CPU socket type guide lists FCBGA1528.
i5 thin laptop parts add cores on the same package where listed. Laptop replacement is needed for more speed.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB pairs with SSDs for school use. Start with 8 GB.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds NVMe plus board devices. Most thin laptops prioritize storage speed.
Single fan cooling covers 15 W quietly. No retail pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA blocks upgrades. Memory where slots exist and larger SSDs extend school life.
Within BGA 1528, the Intel Core i3-8145UE adds embedded supply terms at similar clocks for industrial use. The Intel Core i5-8265U steps to four cores for heavier multitasking.
Past BGA 1528 newer thin laptop generations need other sockets. The 8145U covers everyday thin notebooks.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i3-8145U use?
It uses BGA 1528 soldered to the thin laptop board.
How many cores does the 8145U have?
Two cores with Hyper-Threading give four threads. Base is 2.1 GHz with boost to 3.9 GHz.
Which graphics does the 8145U include?
UHD Graphics for 8th Gen processors from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz.
What memory does the 8145U support?
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 8145U launch?
Third quarter of 2018.
Sources and verification
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