Intel Processor N100 socket: BGA 1264
The Intel Processor N100 uses BGA 1264, a soldered BGA for Alder Lake-N processors with DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 memory. The 4-core chip at 6 W with UHD graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1264
- Launched
- January 2023
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 6 W
- Codename
- Alder Lake-N
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Processor
- Clocks
- n/a
Intel Processor N100 specifications
| Cores | 4 (4 Efficient-cores, no Performance-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Gracemont E-cores (Alder Lake-N) |
| Clocks | Up to 3.4 GHz turbo (base not published in opened sources) |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 6 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 or LPDDR5-4800, single channel, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen3 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics, 24 execution units |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1264 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (thin or fanless cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Processor N100 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1264 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1264 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1264 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,264 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | October 2025 |
| Memory | DDR4, DDR5 and LPDDR5, single channel, up to 4800 MT/s, up to 32 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Processor N100 is
The Processor N100 is the 4-core Alder Lake-N entry for thin laptops and mini PCs from the first quarter of 2023. Four Gracemont Efficient-cores without hyperthreading boost to 3.4 GHz turbo, backed by 6 MB of Smart Cache. The Intel 7 die targets 6 W for fanless bodies that need x86 compatibility at low price. Over 50 laptop designs from major makers adopted the N-series at launch for classroom and home use.
UHD Graphics with 24 execution units cover classroom displays and video playback with AV1 decode. Single channel DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 or LPDDR5-4800 to 16 GB feeds 4 threads for browsing and docs. Ten-hour video playback claims suit school days unplugged.
Entry buyers land here for 4 threads at 6 W where Celeron-class budgets rule. Four cores suit web apps and office documents, while Core i3 laptops add Performance-cores for interactive bursts. Boards that support Alder Lake-N cover the family with the same firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1264 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The N100 solders to BGA 1264 on thin boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type and power limits. BGA 1264 does not cross to BGA 1493 Elkhart Lake boards. ARK lists Alder Lake-N as the codename for the N-series family.
Platform IO comes from the SoC plus board wiring, with storage, wireless and display outputs from the design. Factory firmware carries Alder Lake-N support.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Single channel DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 or LPDDR5-4800 to 16 GB is fixed by board wiring. Soldered LPDDR5 suits sealed thin clients, while SODIMM suits serviceable laptops. Capacity is modest by design for entry workloads.
PCIe Gen3 lanes wire storage and radios on compact boards. Cooling is a spreader to the chassis for 6 W, usually fully fanless.
Upgrade paths
No CPU change is possible on soldered BGA 1264. Storage moves depend on the M.2 slot where makers open it. Display accessories add more value than internal work.
Within Alder Lake-N on BGA 1264 the N100 already balances threads and power for entry use. Outside entry power, Core U parts on BGA 1744 add Performance-cores for interactive work.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Processor N100 use?
BGA 1264 as a soldered BGA for Alder Lake-N processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
Does the N100 have Performance-cores?
No. Four Gracemont Efficient-cores with 4 threads boost to 3.4 GHz at 6 W.
What graphics does the N100 include?
Intel UHD Graphics with 24 execution units for classroom displays and video.
What memory does the N100 support?
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 or LPDDR5-4800 in single channel to 16 GB.
Sources and verification
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