Intel Core i5-8265U socket: BGA 1528
The Intel Core i5-8265U uses the BGA 1528 socket on soldered thin laptop boards. It is a quad core Whiskey Lake-U chip at 15 W.
- Socket
- BGA 1528
- Launched
- October 2018
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Whiskey Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 1.6 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Core i5-8265U specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Whiskey Lake-U cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 6 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 1.1 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | FCBGA1528 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-8265U 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 i5-8265U is
The Core i5-8265U brings four cores with eight threads to mainstream thin laptops. It launched in the third quarter of 2018 with a 1.6 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz boost at 15 W. Intel positions it as the volume quad core for office notebooks.
Six megabytes of cache support multitasking across eight threads. The low base stretches battery life, while boost lifts bursts in office apps. Eight threads keep conferencing helpers apart.
UHD Graphics for 8th Gen processors from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz cover displays. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133 in two channels suit thin designs.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8265U solders to BGA 1528 permanently. Makers tune 15 W with single fan cooling for 13 to 15 inch office bodies. There is no socketed alternative.
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB covers office fleets. Soldered memory saves space. The How to find your CPU socket type guide confirms FCBGA1528.
i7 thin parts add cache and graphics speed on the same package where listed. New laptops are needed for more performance.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB pairs with SSDs for office work. Start with 16 GB where many tabs stay open.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds NVMe plus board I/O. Most office thin laptops prioritize storage.
Single fan 15 W cooling runs quietly. No retail mount exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered design blocks CPU changes. Memory and SSD upgrades where allowed extend fleet life.
Within BGA 1528, the Intel Core i3-8145U trims to two cores for cheaper nodes. i7 parts add boost where listed.
Past BGA 1528 newer generations need other sockets. The 8265U covers mainstream quad core offices.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-8265U use?
It uses BGA 1528 soldered to the thin laptop board.
How many cores does the 8265U have?
Four cores with Hyper-Threading give eight threads. Base is 1.6 GHz with boost to 3.9 GHz.
Which graphics does the 8265U include?
UHD Graphics for 8th Gen processors from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz.
What memory does the 8265U support?
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 8265U launch?
Third quarter of 2018.
Sources and verification
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