Intel Core i7-4710HQ socket: BGA 1364
The Intel Core i7-4710HQ uses the BGA 1364 package soldered to performance laptop boards. It is a quad Haswell part with 8 threads from 2.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz at 47 W with HD Graphics 4600.
- Socket
- BGA 1364
- Launched
- April 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 47 W
- Codename
- Crystalwell
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.5 / 3.5 GHz
Intel Core i7-4710HQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Haswell cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 2.5 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 47 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 (400 MHz to 1200 MHz) |
| ECC memory | No |
| Package | FCBGA1364 (37.5 × 32 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-4710HQ needs a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1364 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1364 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,364 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | March 2015 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1600 and 1866 and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-4710HQ is
The Core i7-4710HQ is the volume Haswell quad for performance laptops on BGA 1364. Intel set 4 cores and 8 threads at 2.5 GHz base with turbo to 3.5 GHz. Six megabytes of Smart Cache cover gaming and creation. Power is 47 W on 22 nm from the second quarter of 2014.
High base clocks for a 47 W laptop chip keep games responsive without waiting for turbo. Hyper-Threading doubles threads for streaming beside play. Most 4710HQ laptops pair it with a discrete GeForce card for 1080p gaming. The soldered package means buyers choose screen and GPU once.
HD Graphics 4600 from 400 MHz to 1200 MHz drives the laptop panel where discrete graphics sleep. DDR3L-1333 and 1600 over two channels to 32 GB feed cores and graphics. The 4710HQ covers 2014 gaming laptops where a proven quad with high clocks must fit 47 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 4710HQ solders to BGA 1364 at 37.5 × 32 mm with gaming laptop cooling for 47 W. No socket and no later swap exist. Shoppers lock display size, discrete GPU level and SSD at order time. Storage and Wi-Fi are the usual later changes.
Mobile Haswell boards pair DDR3L SODIMMs with the soldered chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered gaming limits. Check cooling reviews, since shared heat pipes tie CPU and GPU thermals.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 over two channels to 32 GB suit gaming laptops. Paired SODIMMs feed both CPU and HD 4600. Sixteen gigabytes covers games with voice chat.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds a discrete GPU and NVMe storage. Gaming designs wire eight lanes to graphics typically. A SATA SSD matches most 2014 bodies.
Cooling uses dual fan shared designs for CPU plus GPU with no boxed cooler. Fan curves decide noise under load. Cooling stands help long sessions.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on soldered BGA-1364. Shoppers compare the Intel Core i7-4760HQ at 2.1 GHz to 3.3 GHz with Iris Pro graphics above for integrated duty. Both share the package, so graphics and clocks decide.
A new gaming laptop means a new platform. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps identify soldered performance notebooks.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-4710HQ use?
It uses BGA 1364, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Core i7-4710HQ have?
Four cores and eight threads at 2.5 GHz base with turbo to 3.5 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i7-4710HQ include?
Intel HD Graphics 4600 from 400 MHz to 1200 MHz.
When did the Core i7-4710HQ launch?
Mid 2014 with Haswell gaming laptops.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i7-4710HQ Processor specifications (Intel)
- Haswell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, mobile processor table)
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