Intel Core i5-5287U socket: BGA 1168
The Intel Core i5-5287U uses the BGA 1168 package soldered to premium thin laptop boards. It is a dual core Broadwell-U part with four threads from 2.9 GHz to 3.3 GHz at 28 W with Iris Graphics 6100.
- Socket
- BGA 1168
- Launched
- March 2015
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 28 W
- Codename
- Broadwell-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.9 / 3.3 GHz
Intel Core i5-5287U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.9 GHz base, up to 3.3 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 28 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 12 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Graphics 6100 (up to 1100 MHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1168 (40 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-5287U 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 i5-5287U is
The Core i5-5287U tops i5 Broadwell-U on BGA 1168 for premium thin laptops. Intel set two cores and four threads at 2.9 GHz base with turbo to 3.3 GHz. Three megabytes of cache and 28 W support sustained creation work. Iris Graphics 6100 up to 1100 MHz is the fastest i5 graphics in the family.
High base clocks keep timelines smooth where 15 W parts would dip. Turbo to 3.3 GHz leads dual core bursts of the generation. The soldered SoC pairs with fast LPDDR3 for bandwidth. Buyers pick the 5287U where thin design must still edit photos and cut 1080p video.
DDR3L and LPDDR3 over two channels to 16 GB feed the system. Sixteen gigabytes suits creation with background apps. The premium is chassis and screen as much as silicon.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5287U solders to BGA 1168 with premium 28 W cooling. No swap exists. Flagship thin bodies solder memory for speed, so order RAM once. Storage is often the only serviceable part.
Iris board design centers on display quality and SSD speed. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains fixed CPU tradeoffs. Evaluate keyboards and panels, since the CPU cannot change.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory to 16 GB over two channels with fast LPDDR3 options suits Iris creation. Dual channel is mandatory for peak graphics. Sixteen gigabytes covers Lightroom with browsers.
PCIe 2.0 with 12 lanes handles Wi-Fi and SATA SSDs. Large SATA SSDs hold photo catalogs. Gen2 limits make capacity more useful than NVMe speed hunting.
Cooling is advanced thin pipes for 28 W. Sustained 2.9 GHz needs airflow. Lap use trims clocks faster than desk use.
Upgrade paths
No upgrade path exists soldered. Compare the Intel Core i5-5257U at 2.7 GHz to 3.1 GHz below with the Intel Core i7-5557U adding cache and clocks above. All share BGA-1168.
A new premium thin laptop is the only step up. The How to find your CPU socket type guide confirms soldered premium designs.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-5287U use?
It uses BGA 1168, soldered.
How many cores does the Core i5-5287U have?
Two cores and four threads at 2.9 GHz base with turbo to 3.3 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i5-5287U include?
Intel Iris Graphics 6100 up to 1100 MHz.
When did the Core i5-5287U launch?
March 2015 with premium Iris thin laptops.
Sources and verification
- Broadwell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Broadwell-U specs)
- Intel Core i5-5200U Processor specifications (Intel, Broadwell-U family data)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .