Intel Xeon E3-1515M v5 socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses the BGA 1440 package as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a quad core Skylake-H part at 2.8 GHz and 45 W with Iris Pro P580 for mobile workstations.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- January 2016
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Skylake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Xeon E3
- Clocks
- 2.8 GHz
Intel Xeon E3-1515M v5 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Skylake-H cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | BGA 1440 (soldered, 1440 contacts) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon E3-1515M v5 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1440 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1440 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,440 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 42 × 28 mm |
| Introduced | April 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933 on Comet Lake-H and DDR4-2666 on Coffee Lake-H, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Xeon E3-1515M v5 is
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 brings Skylake to BGA 1440 for entry mobile workstations with Iris Pro graphics. It launched in January 2016 with a 2.8 GHz base at 45 W. Intel targets 15 inch portables that need four cores with ECC at a lower price.
Eight megabytes of Smart Cache carry models and documents. The steady base clock keeps drafting responsive. Eight threads cover design apps plus background tasks.
Iris Pro Graphics P580 drive notebook panels and external monitors. The process is 14 nm. The multiplier is locked. DDR4 in two channels feeds CPU and graphics with up to 64 GB and ECC.
Buyers choose the notebook at order time with memory size and display tier. The 45 W rating suits dual fan cooling. A 100 C junction limit guides thermal design.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 is soldered to the board on BGA 1440 and cannot be replaced. Upgrading means replacing the board or the whole notebook, so choose memory and graphics at purchase. Boards pair the chip with SODIMM slots for ECC and eDP for panels.
BGA 1440 boards wire PCIe, SATA and USB per notebook design. LGA workstations cannot take this BGA chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered packages.
Single socket notebooks are the deployment. Growth means another BGA 1440 notebook rather than a chip swap. Service follows the maker manual.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 in two channels up to 64 GB suits entry mobile workstations with SSDs. Matched pairs help Iris Pro graphics during modeling. Start with 16 GB for CAD use.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU serves NVMe and board devices. Most builds rely on Iris Pro and skip discrete graphics. Chipset lanes add extra storage.
Cooling has no retail mount pattern because the chip is soldered. Vendors design heat pipes for 45 W classes. Keep vents clear. ECC guards memory.
Upgrade paths
On the same package, the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 lifts to 2.9 GHz base at the same 45 W for faster notebooks. The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 moves to 3.0 GHz base for top portables. Both share BGA 1440 boards.
Soldered Intel Xeon E3-1558L v5 gives similar cores at lower clocks for video nodes. It needs node boards.
Past entry portables move to Kaby Lake-H parts. The E3-1515M v5 covers early 2016 notebooks where four cores with ECC must deploy at entry cost.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E3-1515M v5 use?
It uses BGA 1440 as a soldered chip and cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Xeon E3-1515M v5 have?
Four cores and 8 threads at 2.8 GHz base.
Which graphics does the Xeon E3-1515M v5 include?
Iris Pro Graphics P580.
What memory does the Xeon E3-1515M v5 support?
DDR4 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the Xeon E3-1515M v5 launch?
January 2016 with Skylake mobile workstation parts.
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