Intel Pentium 6805 socket: BGA 1526
The Intel Pentium 6805 uses BGA 1526, a soldered package for Ice Lake-Y devices. The 2-core 15 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1526
- Launched
- October 2020
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Ice Lake-Y
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 1.1 / 3.0 GHz
Intel Pentium 6805 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sunny Cove cores on 10 nm |
| Clocks | 1.1 GHz base, up to 3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 10 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 and LPDDR4-3733, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (300 MHz base, up to 850 MHz, 32 execution units) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1526 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Pentium 6805 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1526 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1526 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,526 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 50 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | August 2019 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 and LPDDR4-3733, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Pentium 6805 is
The Pentium 6805 is a two core, four thread Ice Lake-Y processor for fanless leaning devices. It launched in October 2020 with a 1.1 GHz base and up to 3.0 GHz burst at 15 W. Sunny Cove cores bring newer instructions including AVX-512 to the Pentium line.
Four megabytes of Smart Cache support classroom multitasking and kiosk loops. Hyper-Threading keeps background updates from stalling lessons. The 15 W envelope suits sealed tablets and small convertibles without vents.
UHD Graphics with 32 execution units at up to 850 MHz drive touch displays and 4K video. The chip fits education buyers who need modern media and security features at Pentium prices. Heavier creation belongs on Core Y parts with more threads.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 6805 solders to BGA 1526 permanently. Device boards define memory size and ports for the life of the unit. There is no retail board or socketed equivalent.
Makers validate passive thermal paths for 15 W sustained in sealed bodies. Classroom management depends on device firmware rather than vPro. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered device practice.
Desktop LGA boards cannot host Y series silicon. Power, package and firmware are mobile only.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or soldered LPDDR4-3733 in two channels up to 64 GB is the rated design, though shipping devices usually fix 4 or 8 GB. Dual channel wiring helps graphics in video lessons. ECC is not supported.
PCIe 3.0 from the CPU wires to NVMe storage in 64 to 256 GB sizes. Board lanes add Wi-Fi and touch controllers. External displays run through USB-C DisplayPort on most bodies.
Cooling is passive spreading plus the device shell. There is no fan curve to tune and no cooler pattern to match. Battery service is the life extender.
Upgrade paths
No processor or memory upgrade exists on soldered Y devices. Cloud storage and a keyboard cover extend classroom use. Device replacement is the performance path.
A move to a Core i3 Ice Lake-Y device adds threads, while BGA 1528 thin laptops bring U series speed with fans. For fixed budgets, the next 6805 device generation matters more than accessories.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Pentium 6805 use?
It uses BGA 1526 soldered to the device board.
How many cores does the Pentium 6805 have?
Two cores with four threads at 1.1 GHz base and up to 3.0 GHz burst.
What graphics are in the Pentium 6805?
Intel UHD Graphics with 32 execution units up to 850 MHz.
What memory does the Pentium 6805 take?
DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4-3733 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the Pentium 6805 launch?
October 2020 as a late Ice Lake-Y Pentium.
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