Intel Core i7-4712HQ socket: BGA 1364
The Intel Core i7-4712HQ uses the BGA 1364 package soldered to performance laptop boards. It is a quad part with eight threads from 2.3 GHz to 3.3 GHz at 37 W with HD Graphics 4600.
- Socket
- BGA 1364
- Launched
- April 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 37 W
- Codename
- Crystalwell
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.3 / 3.3 GHz
Intel Core i7-4712HQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Haswell cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 GHz base, up to 3.3 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 37 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 1.15 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1364 (37.5 × 32 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-4712HQ 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 i7-4712HQ is
The Core i7-4712HQ is a lower power Haswell quad for thin performance laptops on BGA 1364. Intel set four cores and eight threads at 2.3 GHz base with turbo to 3.3 GHz. Six megabytes of Smart Cache serve creation and play. Power is 37 W on 22 nm from April 2014. It trims 10 W against 47 W HQ parts while keeping quad threads for bodies that cannot cool full gaming heat.
Lower sustained power suits 15 inch designs with slimmer pipes than gaming flagships. Turbo to 3.3 GHz preserves single thread response for UI work and builds. Eight threads handle edits beside renders with an SSD. Most chassis still pair it with a discrete card for 1080p, since HD 4600 covers travel and desktop use. Buyers pick the 37 W HQ where 47 W would throttle in thin metal.
HD Graphics 4600 from 400 MHz to 1.15 GHz drives internal and external displays. DDR3L-1333 and 1600 over two channels to 32 GB feed cores and graphics at up to 25.6 GB/s. The mix is a soldered quad for buyers who want threads without flagship cooling.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 4712HQ solders to BGA 1364 as FCBGA1364 at 37.5 × 32 mm. No socket exists and no swap is possible. The chip cannot be replaced. Screen, graphics tier, memory and SSD lock at order. Later service covers drives and wireless per chassis manual.
Mobile boards pair DDR3L SODIMMs with the soldered chip for 32 GB maximum. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide sets out soldered trade offs. Maker pages decide exact display limits, since thin performance boards vary by model.
A faster CPU in the same body is not an option. A new tier means a new laptop design. Plan memory for several years at purchase.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 across two channels to 32 GB is the memory rule. Sixteen gigabytes suits creation with chat tools open. Paired SODIMMs help HD 4600 in editing. Voltage follows DDR3L laptop levels.
Sixteen lanes of PCIe 3.0 from the CPU link discrete graphics and fast storage per chassis wiring. Vendors split lanes between GPU and drive paths. Maker specs list slot speeds. The mobile chipset adds USB 3.0 and SATA for the rest.
Cooling uses custom heat pipes for 37 W plus graphics with pattern Not applicable (soldered). No boxed cooler exists. Shared pipes tie CPU and GPU noise, so reviews of fan tables matter. A firm table and clean vents hold turbo longer.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA-1364 has no CPU upgrade. Compare at order the Intel Core i7-4710HQ at 2.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz with HD Graphics 4600 at 47 W for higher clocks, or the Intel Core i7-4770HQ at 2.2 GHz to 3.4 GHz with Iris Pro graphics for stronger integrated use. All share the soldered package, so power and graphics decide.
A newer platform needs a new laptop. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps spot soldered performance models in used listings. For a socketed laptop with swaps, see Socket G3.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-4712HQ use?
It uses BGA 1364, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Core i7-4712HQ have?
Four cores and eight threads at 2.3 GHz base with turbo to 3.3 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i7-4712HQ include?
Intel HD Graphics 4600 from 400 MHz to 1.15 GHz.
When did the Core i7-4712HQ launch?
April 2014 with thin Haswell performance laptops at 37 W.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i7-4712HQ specifications (Intel, 6M Cache up to 3.30 GHz 37W)
- Haswell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, HQ 37W data)
- Mobile 4th Gen Core Datasheet Vol 1 (Intel, BGA1364 package)
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