Intel Pentium Silver J5005 socket: BGA 1090
The Intel Pentium Silver J5005 uses the BGA 1090 soldered package. It is a quad core Gemini Lake desktop SoC at 10 W with burst to 2.8 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1090
- Launched
- December 2017
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 10 W
- Codename
- Gemini Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Pentium Silver
- Clocks
- 1.5 / 2.8 GHz
Intel Pentium Silver J5005 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Goldmont Plus on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.5 GHz base, up to 2.8 GHz burst |
| Cache | 4 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 10 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 and LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | 6 lanes, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 605 (250 MHz base, up to 800 MHz, 18 execution units) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCBGA1090 (25 × 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Pentium Silver J5005 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1090 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1090 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1090 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,090 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 25 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | December 2017 |
| Memory | DDR4 and LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Pentium Silver J5005 is
The Pentium Silver J5005 is a quad core, four thread desktop system on chip from Gemini Lake. It launched in December 2017 with a 1.5 GHz base and up to 2.8 GHz burst at 10 W. Four cores with the fastest Gemini Lake burst cover office mini PCs, media boxes and home servers where quiet operation matters.
The 1.5 GHz base sustains multitasking across four cores in 10 W, while 2.8 GHz burst is the highest in the launch lineup. Four megabytes of L2 cache feed office suites with security tools in the background. Home users run file sync plus playback without stutters.
UHD Graphics 605 with 18 execution units from 250 MHz to 800 MHz leads Gemini Lake graphics. Extra units and higher burst help 4K output and photo work. Hardware decode keeps media loads off the CPU cores.
Built on 14 nm, the J5005 is the flagship of the 2017 desktop Gemini Lake set. It sits above the Celeron J4105 on graphics and burst, and above the mobile N5000 on base clocks. Mini PC makers use it for premium fanless models.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The J5005 solders to BGA 1090 on mini ITX and thin mini PC boards. Tray channels serve board makers, with no boxed retail part. Passive cases are tuned for continuous 10 W loads.
Boards offer DDR4 SODIMM slots, M.2 and SATA plus dual display outputs for office use. Windows and Linux media stacks support UHD 605 output. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows where specs list FCBGA1090.
The Celeron Intel Celeron J4105 is the lower cost quad core on the same package with UHD 600 graphics. The Refresh Intel Pentium Silver J5040 later raised burst on the same boards.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 or LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s in two channels up to 8 GB is the memory ceiling. Office mini PCs ship 4 GB to 8 GB, with 8 GB preferred for many tabs. Dual channel mode matters for graphics, so two modules beat one.
Six PCIe 2.0 lanes wire M.2 SSDs, SATA ports and networking. Boards typically split lanes between storage and Ethernet plus Wi-Fi. Speeds fit boot drives and media libraries rather than scratch arrays.
A case spreader cools 10 W without a fan. Dust prone shops benefit from sealed designs. Memory and SSD swaps where socketed are the only upgrades.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on soldered BGA 1090. The J5005 stays fixed for the device life. Buyers pick memory size and storage at order time.
Inside the family the Refresh Intel Pentium Silver J5040 adds burst headroom on similar boards. Past Gemini Lake the jump is to a Core i3 mini PC for heavier multitasking. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered limits.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Pentium Silver J5005 use?
It uses the BGA 1090 soldered package.
How many cores does the J5005 have?
Four cores with four threads at 1.5 GHz base and up to 2.8 GHz burst.
What graphics are in the J5005?
Intel UHD Graphics 605 with 18 execution units up to 800 MHz.
What memory fits J5005 boards?
DDR4 or LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s in two channels, up to 8 GB.
When did the J5005 launch?
December 2017 with the Gemini Lake desktop SoCs.
Sources and verification
- Intel Pentium Silver J5005 specifications (Intel)
- Six Intel Gemini Lake processors launched (CNX Software)
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