Intel Core i5-1035G7 socket: BGA 1526
The Intel Core i5-1035G7 uses BGA 1526, a soldered thin laptop package. The quad core 15 W chip carries Iris Plus G7 graphics.
- Socket
- BGA 1526
- Launched
- August 1, 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Ice Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 1.2 / 3.7 GHz
Intel Core i5-1035G7 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Sunny Cove cores on 10 nm |
| Clocks | 1.2 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 6 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 Iris Plus Graphics G7 (300 MHz base, up to 1050 MHz, 64 execution units, 512 shaders) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1526 (50 by 25 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-1035G7 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 i5-1035G7 is
The Core i5-1035G7 is a four core, eight thread Ice Lake-U processor for thin creator laptops. It launched on August 1, 2019 with a 1.2 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz boost at 15 W. It pairs the i5 CPU with top G7 graphics.
Six megabytes of Smart Cache back multitasking across eight threads. The 1.2 GHz base leads i5 U parts for sustained office work. The 15 W envelope suits premium thin bodies with quiet cooling.
Iris Plus G7 graphics with 64 execution units up to 1050 MHz cover photo editing and 1080p gaming in thin laptops. The chip fits creators who travel light. Four cores keep background renders moving.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 1035G7 solders to BGA 1526 permanently. Premium thin boards pair fast LPDDR4X with the top graphics tier. There is no socketed path.
Thunderbolt 3 on premium bodies adds docks and external GPUs. Memory solders down for thinness on most designs. The How to find your CPU socket type guide points to package specs.
BGA 1377 Y boards cannot take the 15 W chip. Power envelopes differ.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4-3733 in two channels up to 64 GB feeds G7 graphics best. LPDDR4X-3733 gives full 55.6 GB per sec bandwidth. Dual channel operation is essential.
PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe storage and board devices. A 512 GB NVMe SSD suits creator builds. Thunderbolt 3 extends to external displays and GPUs.
Single fan cooling covers 15 W with brief turbo above. Sustained creation settles near base clocks. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA blocks processor upgrades. Memory and SSD growth extend creator use where slots exist. Battery service restores travel behavior.
A laptop change to the Core i7-1065G7 adds cache and boost on the same BGA 1526 family. The G4 is the step down for lighter graphics needs.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-1035G7 use?
It uses BGA 1526 soldered to the thin laptop board.
What graphics are in the 1035G7?
Intel Iris Plus G7 with 64 execution units up to 1050 MHz.
How many threads does the 1035G7 have?
Four cores with eight threads at 1.2 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz boost.
When did the 1035G7 launch?
August 1, 2019 with the Ice Lake-U family.
Can the 1035G7 be replaced?
No. Soldered packaging prevents processor swaps.
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