Can I install this in a desktop motherboard?

No. It is a BGA1364 ball-grid part soldered directly to a laptop mainboard. It has no pins or contact pads for a desktop socket.

What socket or chipset does it need?

It is not socketed. It mounts on a Haswell-generation mobile board wired for BGA1364, and the board's firmware must list this exact model.

How does it compare with the i7-4700MQ?

Both are Haswell quad-cores with 6 MB cache and HD 4600 graphics. The 4700MQ is socketed and clocks higher; the 4850EQ is soldered and tuned for lower power draw.

Does it include a cooler or thermal paste?

No. The processor is the chip alone. A laptop repair needs the board's existing heat sink and fresh thermal compound.

Is it good for gaming?

Only for light or older titles. The HD 4600 graphics are weak by modern standards, and most gaming laptops of this generation paired a separate GPU.

How much memory does it support?

It supports dual-channel DDR3L memory at up to 1600 MHz, with the maximum capacity set by the laptop's mainboard.

Intel Core i7 Mobile i7-4850EQ CPU Processor SR17X

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Our take on the Intel Core i7 Mobile i7-4850EQ CPU Processor SR17X

The Core i7-4850EQ is a fourth-generation (Haswell) mobile quad-core processor that Intel soldered to the mainboard in a BGA1364 package. It runs four cores at 1.6 GHz with Turbo up to 3.4 GHz, 6 MB of cache and Intel HD Graphics 4600, at a 47 W TDP. It suits repairers replacing a failed chip on a compatible laptop board, not anyone building a desktop: its BGA mounting means no socket, no cooler bracket and no upgrade path. Against later mobile chips it is older and slower, but it still handles office work and light media well.

Best forBoard-level laptop repairReplacing a failed chip on a Haswell BGA1364 boardEveryday office and web use in an older laptopLight photo and video work

Pros

Four cores with Hyper-Threading for eight threads
Turbo up to 3.4 GHz for short bursts
6 MB L3 cache shared across cores
Integrated HD Graphics 4600, no discrete GPU needed
47 W TDP fits many 15-inch chassis

Cons

BGA1364 solder ball package, not a socketed chip
No overclocking
Older architecture with weaker efficiency than later generations
Requires board-level rework to fit
Integrated graphics are basic for gaming

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Lowest price we've seen: $250.00 on Nov 12 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

About the Intel Core i7 Mobile i7-4850EQ CPU Processor SR17X

This is an Intel Core i7 Mobile i7-4850EQ processor, part number SR17X. It is a 4-core CPU with a 1.6GHz clock speed.

The processor uses a BGA1364 package.

Brand: Intel
Model: Core i7 Mobile i7-4850EQ
Part number: SR17X
Speed: 1.6GHz
Cores: 4
Package: BGA1364

Specifications

color: RedSource

Questions and answers

Can I install this in a desktop motherboard?: No. It is a BGA1364 ball-grid part soldered directly to a laptop mainboard. It has no pins or contact pads for a desktop socket.
What socket or chipset does it need?: It is not socketed. It mounts on a Haswell-generation mobile board wired for BGA1364, and the board's firmware must list this exact model.
How does it compare with the i7-4700MQ?: Both are Haswell quad-cores with 6 MB cache and HD 4600 graphics. The 4700MQ is socketed and clocks higher; the 4850EQ is soldered and tuned for lower power draw.
Does it include a cooler or thermal paste?: No. The processor is the chip alone. A laptop repair needs the board's existing heat sink and fresh thermal compound.
Is it good for gaming?: Only for light or older titles. The HD 4600 graphics are weak by modern standards, and most gaming laptops of this generation paired a separate GPU.
How much memory does it support?: It supports dual-channel DDR3L memory at up to 1600 MHz, with the maximum capacity set by the laptop's mainboard.
Where is the Intel Core i7 Mobile i7-4850EQ CPU Processor SR17X cheapest?: At Walmart, for $250.00, as of our latest check.