Intel Core i7-8569U socket: BGA 1528
The Intel Core i7-8569U uses BGA 1528, a soldered performance thin laptop package. The quad core 28 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1528
- Launched
- April 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 28 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake-U
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.8 / 4.7 GHz
Intel Core i7-8569U specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake-U cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 28 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 (300 MHz to 1.2 GHz, 128 MB eDRAM) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | FCBGA1528 (46 by 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-8569U needs a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1528 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1528 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,528 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 46 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | August 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2133 to DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-1866 and LPDDR3-2133 plus LPDDR4-2933, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-8569U is
The Core i7-8569U is a four core, eight thread Coffee Lake-U processor for performance thin laptops with Iris Plus graphics. It launched in the second quarter of 2019 with a 2.8 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost at 28 W. Intel positions it above 15 W U parts for buyers who want higher sustained clocks in a still portable body.
Eight megabytes of Smart Cache support multitasking across eight threads with less fetching from memory. The high 2.8 GHz base holds speed under parallel loads such as photo exports and code builds. Boost to 4.7 GHz lifts single thread bursts in office apps and browser work.
Iris Plus Graphics 655 runs from 300 MHz to 1.2 GHz with 128 MB of eDRAM. The extra power budget over 15 W parts lets the graphics hold higher clocks during 4K playback and light editing. The process is 14 nm and the multiplier is locked. ECC memory is not supported, so builds use standard modules up to 32 GB.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8569U solders to BGA 1528 permanently. Makers set the 28 W envelope with dual fan or larger single fan assemblies in 13 and 14 inch performance thin bodies. There is no socketed path to a faster chip on the same board.
Memory is DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 32 GB, with up to 37.5 GB per sec of bandwidth. Matched pairs help graphics throughput in particular. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows where maker specs list FCBGA1528 for this family.
BGA 1526 Ice Lake boards cannot take this Coffee Lake part. The contact layouts differ and the chipset generations do not overlap. Upgrading means replacing the laptop, so storage and memory choices at purchase carry more weight than on socketed desktops.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 SODIMM modules or soldered LPDDR3-2133 cover most 2019 performance thin designs. Two channels up to 32 GB suit office multitasking with many browser tabs and large spreadsheets. Builders who edit video should order 16 GB from the start, since many thin bodies solder half or all of the memory.
PCIe 3.0 with up to 16 lanes from the CPU feeds NVMe SSDs and board devices in 1x4, 2x2 and 4x1 splits. A 512 GB NVMe drive is the common pairing for fast boot and project storage. Extra USB-C, Thunderbolt on premium bodies, and SATA run through chipset links beside the CPU lanes.
Cooling for 28 W needs more fin area and airflow than 15 W ultrabooks. Dual heat pipes with a single blower hold base clocks under sustained work, while thin fanless bodies are not offered for this SKU. No retail mounting pattern exists, since the package solders directly and each laptop uses a custom thermal module.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA blocks CPU upgrades. Memory expansion where slots exist and a larger NVMe SSD are the practical life extenders. Repasting through a service shop can lower fan noise after years of dust buildup.
Within the same BGA 1528 family, the Intel Core i7-8557U drops to 15 W with Iris Plus 645 for thinner bodies and longer battery life. The trade is lower base clocks for portability. Buyers who need more CPU than either should look at 45 W H series laptops on BGA 1440 instead.
Past BGA 1528 a full laptop replacement is required. The 8569U covers performance thin laptops from 2019 where quad cores must sustain near 3 GHz for years, and only a move to H series or a newer platform justifies replacing it.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i7-8569U use?
It uses BGA 1528 soldered to the performance thin laptop board, listed as FCBGA1528 by Intel.
How many cores does the 8569U have?
Four cores and eight threads with Hyper-Threading. Base is 2.8 GHz and boost reaches 4.7 GHz.
Which graphics does the 8569U include?
Iris Plus 655 with 128 MB eDRAM, from 300 MHz to 1.2 GHz. It supports three displays with 4K at 60 Hz over DisplayPort.
What memory fits i7-8569U laptops?
DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 in two channels up to 32 GB. ECC is not supported.
When did the 8569U launch?
April 2019 in the second quarter of 2019, as the 28 W Iris Plus flagship of Coffee Lake-U.
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