Intel Core i7-7700HQ socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ uses the BGA 1440 soldered package. It is a quad core Kaby Lake-H laptop chip at 45 W with boost to 3.8 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.8 / 3.8 GHz
Intel Core i7-7700HQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake-H on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz Turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1440 (42 × 28 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-7700HQ needs a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1440 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1440 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,440 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 42 × 28 mm |
| Introduced | April 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933 on Comet Lake-H and DDR4-2666 on Coffee Lake-H, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-7700HQ is
The Core i7-7700HQ is a four core, eight thread mobile processor from Kaby Lake-H. It launched in January 2017 with a 2.8 GHz base and up to 3.8 GHz Turbo at 45 W. Four cores with Hyper-Threading became the volume gaming laptop chip of its year.
Six megabytes of cache feed gaming with streaming and background tools. The 2.8 GHz base sustains play well, while 3.8 GHz burst lifts single thread peaks. Forty five watts fit 15 inch gaming bodies with dual fans.
HD Graphics 630 drives setup displays, while gaming laptops rely on discrete GPUs for play. Hardware decode keeps streaming smooth. Eight threads help multitasking beyond quad cores without threads.
On 14 nm the 7700HQ solders to performance boards with DDR4. It was the most common H i7 in 2017 gaming laptops. Locked multiplier keeps tuning to GPU and memory.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7700HQ solders to BGA 1440 with no socket option. Gaming laptop choice fixes the chip for life. Makers share heat pipes between CPU and discrete GPU.
DDR4 in two channels feeds the system. Discrete GPUs take PCIe lanes for gaming. The How to find your CPU socket type guide covers BGA identification.
The Intel Core i7-7820HQ on the same package adds cache and clocks. The 7300HQ is the quad core without Hyper-Threading below it.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels is the memory design. Matched SODIMM pairs help integrated output where used. Gaming bodies ship 8 GB to 16 GB.
Sixteen PCIe lanes wire a discrete GPU plus NVMe SSD. Gaming designs prioritize GPU bandwidth. Chipset lanes add extra storage.
Forty five watts cool with dual fans. Regular fan cleaning sustains gaming clocks.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on soldered BGA 1440. SSD, memory where socketed, and GPU driver updates extend gaming life.
A new laptop is the path past four cores. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide frames soldered limits.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-7700HQ use?
It uses the BGA 1440 soldered package.
How many cores does the i7-7700HQ have?
Four cores with eight threads at 2.8 GHz base with up to 3.8 GHz Turbo.
What graphics are in the i7-7700HQ?
Intel HD Graphics 630 for setup displays, with discrete GPUs for gaming.
When did the i7-7700HQ launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake-H mobile lineup.
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