[ INTEL MOBILE GENERATIONS // IDENTIFIED CPU ]
Intel Core i7-8650U
Kaby Lake Refresh ultrabook CPU, 2017. 4 cores/8 threads; 1.9/4.2 GHz base/max; 8 MB; 15 W cTDP 10–25; BGA1356; UHD620; DDR4/LPDDR3.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i7-8650U. Match full model suffix, stepping and package to the physical item and cited documentation.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged model | Intel Core i7-8650U |
|---|---|
| Era / family | Kaby Lake Refresh ultrabook CPU, 2017. |
| Model specifications | 4 cores/8 threads; 1.9/4.2 GHz base/max; 8 MB; 15 W cTDP 10–25; BGA1356; UHD620; DDR4/LPDDR3. |
| Compatibility | Soldered; OEM memory, cooling and power firmware determine support. |
| Variants / limits | Quad-core vs prior dual-core U generation. |
Compatibility and variants
- Soldered; OEM memory, cooling and power firmware determine support.
- Quad-core vs prior dual-core U generation.
- Check system-vendor CPU support, board revision, firmware minimum, package, memory, cooling and power before installation; similar socket naming does not prove compatibility.
Service and archival notes
Record notebook, BIOS, memory type and cTDP.
Archive the complete marking/OPN/sSpec, stepping, physical condition, tested host revision, firmware, memory population, cooling, and test conditions. Distinguish published limits from measurements.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK model lookup — Intel Core i7-8650UOfficial Intel model specification search for the cataloged product.
- Intel technical archive — Intel Core i7-8650U product familyArchived Intel-authored processor data sheets/manuals; match model and revision.
- Intel processor-history reference — Intel Core i7-8650UHistorical context for Intel processor generations; use the exact data sheet for limits.
- Various Creators — HP ZBook 14u G5 i7 8650U Detailed Review | Best Budget Laptop For GTA 5?Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Use the matching manufacturer data sheet revision and platform vendor’s CPU list for final fit decisions.