Intel Core i7-1065G7 socket: BGA 1526
The Intel Core i7-1065G7 uses BGA 1526, a soldered thin laptop package. The quad core 15 W chip boosts to 3.9 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1526
- Launched
- August 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Ice Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 1.3 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Core i7-1065G7 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Sunny Cove cores on 10 nm |
| Clocks | 1.3 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W (25 W cTDP up, 12 W cTDP down) |
| 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 (300 MHz base, up to 1.1 GHz, 64 execution units) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1526 (50 by 25 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-1065G7 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 i7-1065G7 is
The Core i7-1065G7 is a four core, eight thread Ice Lake-U processor for premium thin laptops. It launched in August 2019 with a 1.3 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz boost at 15 W. Eight megabytes of cache lead i7 U parts.
The 1.3 GHz base outpaces i5 U parts in sustained work while boost tops single thread bursts. Iris Plus graphics with 64 execution units up to 1.1 GHz cover creation and 1080p gaming. Configurable TDP from 12 to 25 W spans silent to performance thin designs.
The chip fits executives and creators who want fast bursts without workstation weight. Four cores limit heavy rendering, so sustained creation belongs on H series. Premium thin buyers meet the sweet spot here.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 1065G7 solders to BGA 1526 on premium thin boards. Makers tune power between quiet and performance profiles. There is no socketed version.
Fast LPDDR4X memory pairs with the top graphics tier on premium designs. Thunderbolt 3 docks extend desk use. The How to find your CPU socket type guide points to package specs.
BGA 1377 Y boards cannot host the 15 W chip. The U series ball map is unique.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4-3733 in two channels up to 64 GB feeds CPU and graphics. Premium builds ship 16 GB for creation. Bandwidth peaks near 58.3 GB per sec.
PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe storage and board devices. A 1 TB NVMe SSD suits executive builds. Thunderbolt 3 extends displays and external GPUs.
Thin dual heat pipe cooling covers 15 W with brief 25 W bursts. Sustained loads settle well below boost in slim bodies. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered packaging blocks processor changes. Memory and SSD growth extend premium thin use. Battery service restores travel behavior.
A laptop change to H series or hybrid mobile brings sustained performance. Inside Ice Lake-U, the 1065G7 already tops quad core options.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i7-1065G7 use?
It uses BGA 1526 soldered to the thin laptop board.
How fast does the 1065G7 boost?
Up to 3.9 GHz single core from a 1.3 GHz base.
What graphics are in the 1065G7?
Intel Iris Plus with 64 execution units up to 1.1 GHz.
Is the 1065G7 15 W or 25 W?
15 W base with 25 W cTDP up and 12 W down per maker tuning.
When did the 1065G7 launch?
August 2019 with the Ice Lake-U family.
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