Intel Core i7-5850HQ socket: BGA 1364

The Intel Core i7-5850HQ uses the BGA 1364 package soldered to performance laptop boards. It is a quad Broadwell-H part with eight threads from 2.7 GHz to 3.6 GHz at 47 W with Iris Pro Graphics 6200.

Socket
BGA 1364
Launched
June 2015
Cores and threads
4 and 8
Base power
47 W
Codename
Broadwell-H
Segment
Mobile (soldered)
Clocks
2.7 / 3.6 GHz

Intel Core i7-5850HQ specifications

Cores4
Threads8
Core architectureBroadwell cores on 14 nm
Clocks2.7 GHz base, up to 3.6 GHz turbo
Cache6 MB Smart Cache plus 128 MB eDRAM
Processor base power (TDP)47 W
Manufacturing process14 nm
Memory supportDDR3L-1600 and 1866 and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 32 GB
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0, 16 lanes
Integrated graphicsIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 (300 MHz to 1100 MHz)
PackageFCBGA1364 (soldered)

Motherboard compatibility

Intel Core i7-5850HQ 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

TypeBGA, 1,364 contacts
Package sizen/a
IntroducedMarch 2015
MemoryDDR3L-1600 and 1866 and LPDDR3, two channels, up to 32 GB
Cooler mounting holesNot applicable (soldered)

Read the full BGA 1364 socket guide

What the Core i7-5850HQ is

The Core i7-5850HQ is the upper mid Broadwell-H laptop part on BGA 1364 for thin workstations. Intel set four cores and eight threads at 2.7 GHz base with turbo to 3.6 GHz. Six megabytes of cache plus 128 MB eDRAM balance threads and graphics. Power is 47 W on 14 nm from June 2015.

The 100 MHz turbo edge over the 5700HQ helps bursts in edits and compiles without changing power or graphics. Sustained work still follows chassis cooling. The chip solders to the board, so workstation choice locks speed. No unlocked claim is recorded.

Iris Pro Graphics 6200 from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz drives color accurate laptop panels and external 4K displays. DDR3L-1600 and 1866 over two channels feed the system. Buyers pick the 5850HQ where certified drivers and Iris Pro must meet in a 47 W mobile workstation.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The 5850HQ solders to BGA 1364 with workstation cooling for 47 W. No socket and no later swap exist. Shoppers lock panel, memory and SSD at order time. ISV certified boards sometimes add smart card and dock options that outlive the CPU.

Mobile chipsets pair with H silicon rather than desktop boards. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered limits. Check dock and display output support, since the CPU cannot change later.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

DDR3L-1600 and 1866 and LPDDR3 to 32 GB over two channels suit mobile workstations. Matched pairs help Iris Pro in CAD previews. Sixteen to thirty two gigabytes covers VMs and datasets. The eDRAM smooths graphics where memory bandwidth binds.

PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds NVMe SSDs and a discrete workstation GPU option. Many 5850HQ systems use integrated graphics alone for battery. A fast Gen3 SSD is the best later upgrade.

Cooling is business class dual fans for 47 W with no boxed cooler. Quiet profiles suit offices, performance profiles suit renders. Sustained 3.6 GHz bursts need cool intakes.

Upgrade paths

No CPU path exists on soldered BGA-1364. Compare the Intel Core i7-5700HQ at 2.7 GHz to 3.5 GHz below with the Intel Core i7-5950HQ at 2.9 GHz to 3.8 GHz at the top. All share package and graphics brand, so turbo and price decide.

A new workstation means a new platform. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm soldered mobile workstations.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Intel Core i7-5850HQ use?

It uses BGA 1364, soldered to the laptop board.

How many cores does the Core i7-5850HQ have?

Four cores and eight threads at 2.7 GHz base with turbo to 3.6 GHz.

Which graphics does the Core i7-5850HQ include?

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz.

When did the Core i7-5850HQ launch?

June 2015 with Broadwell-H workstations.

Sources and verification

  1. Intel Core i7-5850HQ Processor specifications (Intel)
  2. Intel Core i7-5850HQ Product Specifications (archive)

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