BGA 1449 socket: CPUs, chipsets and cooler fit
BGA 1449 is the Intel soldered ball grid array package with 1449 balls for Tiger Lake-H35 thin laptop processors from January 2021. The package measures 45.5 × 25 mm and solders directly to thin laptop boards. There is no socketed upgrade path.
Quick facts
| Maker | Intel |
|---|---|
| Package type | BGA |
| Contacts | 1,449 |
| Package size | 45.5 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | January 2021 |
| Status | Legacy |
| Memory | DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4x up to 4267 MT/s, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCIe from the CPU | PCIe 4.0 x4 from the CPU plus Thunderbolt 4 through the board |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
| Replaces | None |
| Replaced by | None |
Overview
The platform pairs 4 Willow Cove cores with Iris Xe graphics for thin laptops that need single-thread pace without gaming bulk. All H35 parts carry 4 cores with 8 threads, with cache at 8 MB on Core i5 and 12 MB on Core i7. Memory runs DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4x up to 4267 MT/s in two channels to 64 GB.
Because the processor solders to the board there is no socket retention and no processor upgrade. Laptop makers design cooling around the 35 W base with headroom for 64 W turbo bursts. Against BGA 1787 for 6 and 8-core H45 gaming parts, BGA 1449 is the smaller thin-laptop option with Iris Xe graphics doing the visual work.
Processor generations
| Codename | Marketing name | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Lake-H | 11th Gen Core H35 series | 2021 | Thin laptop processors with 4 Willow Cove cores and Iris Xe graphics, launched in January 2021 with a June refresh. |
| Tiger Lake-U | 11th Gen Core UP3 series | 2020 to 2021 | Thin laptop processors with 4 Willow Cove cores and Iris Xe or UHD graphics, launched in September 2020 with a May 2021 refresh to 5.0 GHz. |
Who BGA 1449 serves
BGA 1449 processors belong in thin-and-light laptops for study, office work and creation where single-thread pace matters. The 35 W base with 64 W turbo headroom fits slim fans without the noise of gaming bodies.
Within the package the choice runs from the Core i5-11300H through refresh parts to the Core i7-11390H with 5.0 GHz boost. Graphics scale from 80 to 96 execution units, so buyers who meet over video or edit photos should weigh the Core i7 tier. The June refresh parts lift clocks slightly over the January launch SKUs at matching power.
Memory and PCIe
Memory support spans DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s and LPDDR4x up to 4267 MT/s across two channels to 64 GB. SODIMM boards allow later memory changes while soldered LPDDR designs trade that option for thinner bodies. Thunderbolt 4 through the board covers docks and external graphics where internal lanes stay few.
PCIe arrives as Gen4 x4 from the CPU for NVMe storage, with Thunderbolt 4 through the board for docks and external graphics. Laptop designs lean on Thunderbolt where internal lanes stay few.
CPUs on BGA 1449
25 processor pages in the database, newest first.
| Processor | Cores / threads | Base / boost | TDP | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-11320H | 4 / 8 | 3.2 / 4.5 GHz | 35 W | Jun 2021 |
| Intel Core i7-11390H | 4 / 8 | 3.4 / 5.0 GHz | 35 W | Jun 2021 |
| Intel Core i5-1155G7 | 4 / 8 | 2.5 / 4.5 GHz | 28 W | May 2021 |
| Intel Core i5-1155G7 (IPU) | 4 / 8 | 2.5 / 4.5 GHz | 28 W | May 2021 |
| Intel Core i7-1195G7 | 4 / 8 | 2.9 / 5.0 GHz | 28 W | May 2021 |
| Intel Core i7-1195G7 (IPU) | 4 / 8 | 2.9 / 5.0 GHz | 28 W | May 2021 |
| Intel Core i3-1125G4 | 4 / 8 | 2.0 / 3.7 GHz | 28 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Core i3-1125G4 (IPU) | 4 / 8 | 2.0 / 3.7 GHz | 28 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Core i5-11300H | 4 / 8 | 3.1 / 4.4 GHz | 35 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Core i7-11370H | 4 / 8 | 3.3 / 4.8 GHz | 35 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Core i7-11375H | 4 / 8 | 3.3 / 5.0 GHz | 35 W | Jan 2021 |
| Intel Core i3-1115G4 | 2 / 4 | 2.2 / 4.1 GHz | 15 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i3-1115G4 (IPU) | 2 / 4 | 2.2 / 4.1 GHz | 15 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i3-1115G4E | 2 / 4 | 2.2 / 3.9 GHz | 15 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i3-1115GRE | 2 / 4 | 2.2 / 3.9 GHz | 15 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i5-1135G7 | 4 / 8 | 1.4 / 4.2 GHz | 15 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i5-1135G7 (IPU) | 4 / 8 | 1.4 / 4.2 GHz | 15 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i5-1145G7 | 4 / 8 | 2.6 / 4.4 GHz | 28 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i5-1145G7E | 4 / 8 | 1.5 / 4.1 GHz | 28 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i5-1145GRE | 4 / 8 | 1.5 / 4.1 GHz | 28 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i7-1165G7 | 4 / 8 | 2.8 / 4.7 GHz | 28 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i7-1165G7 (IPU) | 4 / 8 | 2.8 / 4.7 GHz | 28 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i7-1185G7 | 4 / 8 | 3.0 / 4.8 GHz | 28 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i7-1185G7E | 4 / 8 | 1.8 / 4.4 GHz | 15 W | Sep 2020 |
| Intel Core i7-1185GRE | 4 / 8 | 1.8 / 4.4 GHz | 15 W | Sep 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
Can a BGA 1449 processor be replaced or upgraded?
No. The processor is soldered to the board. Upgrading means replacing the board or the whole laptop, so choose core count and memory at order time.
What is the difference between BGA 1449 and BGA 1787?
BGA 1449 at 45.5 × 25 mm serves 4-core H35 thin laptops with Iris Xe graphics. BGA 1787 at 50 × 26.5 mm serves 6 and 8-core H45 gaming parts with full graphics lanes.
What memory does BGA 1449 use?
DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s or LPDDR4x up to 4267 MT/s across two channels to 64 GB.
Does the Special Edition 11375H overclock?
The 11375H Special Edition is the tuned halo of the stack with 5.0 GHz boost. Multiplier policy follows the laptop firmware.
What is the TDP range on BGA 1449?
35 W base with up to 64 W turbo across the 4-core H35 stack, configurable down to 28 W.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i7-11370H specifications (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i7-11370H benchmarks and specs (Notebookcheck)
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