Intel Core i7-5600U socket: BGA 1168
The Intel Core i7-5600U uses the BGA 1168 package soldered to business ultrabook boards. It is a dual core Broadwell-U part with four threads from 2.6 GHz to 3.2 GHz at 15 W with HD Graphics 5500.
- Socket
- BGA 1168
- Launched
- March 2015
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Broadwell-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 3.2 GHz
Intel Core i7-5600U specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 3.2 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 4 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 12 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5500 (up to 950 MHz) |
| Package | FCBGA1168 (40 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-5600U 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 i7-5600U is
The Core i7-5600U tops 15 W Broadwell-U for business ultrabooks on BGA 1168. Intel set two cores and four threads at 2.6 GHz base with turbo to 3.2 GHz. Four megabytes of cache cover office multitasking with encryption overhead. Power is 15 W on 14 nm with 7.5 W idle points.
High base clocks suit docked office work with security agents. Turbo to 3.2 GHz leads 15 W bursts. Business firmware and TPM surround the soldered SoC. The chip fits fleets where i7 branding and top 15 W speed must meet without 28 W heat.
HD Graphics 5500 up to 950 MHz drives dual docked displays. DDR3L and LPDDR3 over two channels feed the chip. Buyers pick the 5600U for executive thin fleets where battery and performance must coexist.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5600U solders to BGA 1168 with business 15 W cooling. No swap exists. Fleets standardize docks and images around soldered configs. SODIMM business bodies allow RAM growth where slots exist.
Manageability features live in chipset firmware beside the SoC. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered fleet limits. Audit battery and SSD health on used executive machines.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 and LPDDR3 to 16 GB over two channels suit business thin use. Eight to sixteen gigabytes covers office with protection tools. Paired modules help docked graphics.
PCIe 2.0 with 12 lanes feeds encrypted SATA SSDs and radios. Opal drives suit fleet security. Gen2 lanes make SATA the practical standard.
Cooling is a business fan for 15 W. Docked airflow sustains 2.6 GHz. Travel battery policies extend days more than CPU gaps.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Compare the Intel Core i7-5500U at 2.4 GHz base for premium consumer value with the Intel Core i7-5650U at 2.2 GHz base with HD 6000 graphics. All share BGA-1168.
A new business fleet is the only refresh. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps audit soldered executive ultrabooks.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i7-5600U use?
It uses BGA 1168, soldered.
How many cores does the Core i7-5600U have?
Two cores and four threads at 2.6 GHz base with turbo to 3.2 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i7-5600U include?
Intel HD Graphics 5500 up to 950 MHz.
When did the Core i7-5600U launch?
March 2015 with business ultrabooks.
Sources and verification
- Broadwell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Broadwell-U specs)
- Intel Core i7-5500U Processor specifications (Intel, Broadwell-U family data)
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