Intel Core m7-6Y75 socket: BGA 1515
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 uses the BGA 1515 package, a 20 × 16.5 mm grid soldered to the board. It is the top 4.5 W Skylake-Y dual core with HD Graphics 515, and it cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1515
- Launched
- September 2015
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 4.5 W
- Codename
- Skylake-Y
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core m7
- Clocks
- 1.2 / 3.1 GHz
Intel Core m7-6Y75 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.2 GHz base, up to 3.1 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 4.5 W (7 W configurable up, 3.5 W down) |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, up to 10 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 515 (300 MHz to 1000 MHz) |
| ECC memory | No |
| Package | FCBGA1515 (20 × 16.5 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core m7-6Y75 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1515 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1515 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,515 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 20 × 16.5 mm |
| Introduced | September 2015 |
| Memory | LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core m7-6Y75 is
The Core m7-6Y75 leads Skylake-Y on BGA 1515 for premium fanless devices. Intel set two cores and four threads at 1.2 GHz base with turbo to 3.1 GHz. Four megabytes of Smart Cache and 4.5 W with 7 W bursts give the strongest burst in the family. September 2015 launch placed it in flagship tablets.
The 300 MHz base lift over m5 parts plus 300 MHz to 400 MHz extra turbo helps photo work and heavy browsing. Sustained all core speed still depends on body cooling. The multiplier is locked. Hyper-Threading keeps background tasks smooth.
HD Graphics 515 from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz is the fastest Skylake-Y graphics tune. Display support reaches 4K at 60 Hz over DisplayPort. The 14 nm process preserves battery in thin metal bodies. Buyers pick the m7 where burst speed in a fanless body outweighs cost.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 6Y75 solders to BGA 1515 at 20 × 16.5 mm with 1,515 contacts. Makers design vapor chambers or spreaders for 4.5 W with 7 W peaks. No retention, no board choice and no later CPU swap exist. Memory size on soldered designs also locks at order time.
LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600 over two channels to 16 GB are the options. Flagship tablets solder fast LPDDR3 for bandwidth. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide details soldered limits. Confirm storage expansion, since soldered SSDs also lock some designs.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory to 16 GB with up to 29.8 GB/s over two channels feeds cores and the 1000 MHz graphics peak. Dual channel soldering is standard. Eight gigabytes covers premium tablet use, with more helping creation apps. ECC is absent.
PCIe 3.0 up to 10 lanes in flexible splits serves fast storage and radios. Four lanes to an NVMe SSD cover tablet loads. Remaining lanes handle Wi-Fi and sensors. Efficient Gen3 drives protect battery and thermals.
Cooling is passive dissipation from 3.5 W to 7 W with no boxed cooler. Turbo duration tracks body temperature. Short bursts hit 3.1 GHz, while long loads settle lower. Metal chassis sustain more than plastic.
Upgrade paths
No upgrade path exists on BGA-1515. Buyers step down to the Intel Core m5-6Y57 at 2.8 GHz turbo or the Intel Core m5-6Y54 at 2.7 GHz turbo to save money in the same power class. All share package and memory, so turbo and price decide.
A platform change means a new device on later Y silicon. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps identify soldered tablets.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core m7-6Y75 use?
It uses BGA 1515, soldered. Replacement means a new device.
How many cores does the Core m7-6Y75 have?
Two cores and four threads at 1.2 GHz base with turbo to 3.1 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core m7-6Y75 include?
Intel HD Graphics 515 from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz.
What is the TDP of the Core m7-6Y75?
4.5 W with 7 W bursts for premium fanless tablets.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core m7-6Y75 Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Core M Mobile Processor Comparison Chart (Intel)
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