Product release date.

Estimated power

Thermal Design Power (TDP) indicates the average performance in watts when the processor's power is dissipated (when running at base frequency with all cores engaged) under a complex workload as defined by Intel. Review the requirements for thermoregulation systems in the datasheet.

Terms of Use

The conditions of use are the environmental and operating conditions resulting from the context in which the system is used.
See the PRQ report for specific SKU terms and conditions.
For current terms of use, see Intel UC (CNDA site)*.

Embedded options available

Available Options for Embedded Systems indicate products that offer extended purchasing options for smart systems and embedded solutions. Product specifications and terms of use are provided in the Production Release Qualification (PRQ) report. Contact your Intel representative for details.

Graphics system output

The graphics system output defines the interfaces available for interacting with device displays.

PCI support

PCI support indicates the type of support for the Peripheral Component Interconnect standard

PCI Express Edition

The PCI Express edition is the version supported by the processor. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a high-speed serial expansion bus standard for computers to connect hardware devices to it. Different versions of PCI Express support different data transfer rates.

PCI Express Configurations‡

PCI Express (PCIe) configurations describe the available PCIe link configurations that can be used to map PCIe PCH links to PCIe devices.

Max. number of PCI Express lanes

The PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signal pairs for receiving and transmitting data, and is also the basic element of the PCIe bus. The number of PCI Express lanes is the total number of lanes supported by the processor.

Total number of SATA ports

SATA (serial data interface used to connect storage devices) is a high-speed standard for connecting storage devices such as hard drives and optical drives to a motherboard.

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O enhances virtualization support in IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® (VT-i) processors with I/O virtualization features. Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps users improve system security, reliability, and I/O device performance in virtualized environments.

Compliant with Intel® vPro™ platform ‡

The Intel vPro® platform is a set of hardware and technologies used to build end-to-end business computing systems with high performance, built-in security, advanced management features, and platform stability.

Intel® ME Firmware Version

Embedded Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) leverages the platform's built-in management and security application capabilities for remote out-of-band management of networked computing resources.

Intel® HD Audio Technology

The Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem supports more channels at higher quality than previous integrated audio systems. In addition, the technology required to support the latest audio formats is integrated into the Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology provides protection, performance, and scalability for desktop and mobile PC platforms. By using one or more hard drives, users can take advantage of increased performance and reduced power consumption. When using multiple drives, the user receives additional protection against data loss in the event of a hard drive failure. This technology has replaced Intel® Matrix Storage Technology.

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology‡

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology enhances secure command execution through hardware enhancements to Intel® processors and chipsets. This technology provides digital office platforms with security features such as measured application launch and secure command execution. This is achieved by creating an environment where applications run in isolation from other applications on the system.

Anti-theft technology

Intel® Anti-Theft Technology helps keep the data on your laptop safe in case it's lost or stolen. To use Intel® Anti-Theft Technology, you must subscribe to an Intel® Anti-Theft Technology Service Provider.

ASUS A55VD-NB51 - 15.6-inch multifunctional laptop with Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processors

Model ASUSA55VD-NB51 is one of the latest ASUS 15.6-inch laptops, which is equipped with a third generation Intel Core i5 processor and mobile graphics card from the NVIDIA GeForce GT 600 series.

In a laptop ASUSA55VD-NB51 uses a dual-core Intel Core i5-3210M processor model, which operates at a clock speed of 2.5 GHz (3.1 GHz in TurboBoost mode). The processor supports Hyper-Threading technology and has 3 MB of L3 cache. Notebook ASUSA55VD-NB51 differs in large amounts of RAM and hard drive - 6 GB DDR3-1600 MHz and 750 GB, respectively.

Although the NVIDIA GeForce GT 610M is the weakest graphics card in its series, it is still more powerful than the integrated Intel HD 4000 core. In addition, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 610M graphics card has its own 2 GB of video memory, which means that it will not create unnecessary load on the system memory. 15.6 inch laptop LCD ASUSA55VD-NB51 a maximum resolution of 1366 x 768 is supported.

Among other important characteristics of a laptop ASUSA55VD-NB51 we can note the presence of a gigabit network controller, a wireless adapter WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, two USB 3.0 ports and a DVD SuperMulti optical drive.

At the moment the cost ASUSA55VD-NB51 is $670.

Technical specifications:

15.6" MSI Wind Top AP1612 Business All-in-One

MSI's line of professionally oriented all-in-one PCs has been expanded with another new product, the MSI Wind Top AP1612. It is mainly intended for use in offices, shops, commercial premises and other similar establishments.

The MSI Wind Top AP1612 model is based on the previous generation mobile platform (Intel Huron River), which nevertheless has a sufficient level of performance and consists of a recently introduced dual-core processor Intel Celeron B830 and Intel HM65 Express chipset.

The new RAM subsystem is formed on the basis of one 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slot, which supports a maximum of 4 GB module. And at the heart of its disk subsystem is a 2.5-inch HDD-drive with a capacity of 320 GB.

The multimedia capabilities of the MSI Wind Top AP1612 solution are represented by a 15.6-inch HD touchscreen monitor with anti-glare screen, integrated graphics core Intel HD Graphics, a pair of built-in speakers and a 0.3 MP webcam.

Other important features of the new monoblock include:

support for two gigabit network controllers;

the presence of two external COM-interfaces for connecting cash registers, barcode readers, devices for working with credit cards, etc.;

an integrated Smart Card Reader that allows you to perform the most common credit card transactions: online payments, money transfers, and others.

The novelty will go on sale with the installed operating system Windows 7 Home Premium. The summary technical specification of the MSI Wind Top AP1612 monobloc is as follows:

Announcement of the new monoblock MSI Wind Top AE2410G

The official announcement of a new monoblock, which is based on the Intel Huron River platform, took place. The novelty is equipped with one of the dual-core processors (Intel Core i3-2310M /Intel Core i5-2410M) and Intel HM65 Express chipset.

The amount of RAM in the basic configuration of the model is 4 GB and it can be increased up to 8 GB. And the disk subsystem of the novelty is represented by a 3.5-inch HDD-drive with a capacity of 1 TB.

The multimedia subsystem of the solution includes:

23.6-inch Full HD display with optional touch capabilities;

3000 or optional NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M mobile graphics card with 1 GB DDR3 memory;

a pair of built-in speakers with a total power of 10 W, which are characterized by support for THX TruStudio Pro technology;

1.3 MP webcam with microphone;

optional TV tuner.

In the set of external interfaces monoblock is pleased to note the support for high-speed ports USB 3.0 and eSATA. The novelty will go on sale with the installed operating system Windows 7 Home Premium, complete with a wireless mouse and keyboard.

Technical specification of the new monoblock

AMD Trinity mobile processors consume less power than Intel Ivy Bridge

In a comparison test between a presentation laptop with an AMD Trinity mobile processor and ASUS N56VM (Intel Ivy Bridge processor) and ASUS N53S (Intel Sandy Bridge processor), the former lasted much longer. A laptop with an AMD Llano processor also participated.

For the test, all laptops had their brightness set to 100 km/m2 to even out their power consumption in the display section. After installing these settings, it turned out that the brightness of the display of a laptop with AMD Trinity became 40 percent of the standard, while for ASUS N56VM and ASUS N53S it became 25 and 45 percent, respectively. It should also be said that the laptop with AMD Trinity has a smaller battery compared to its opponents.

Based on the results, we can conclude that the laptop with AMD Trinity worked 46% and 70% longer than the ASUS N56VM and ASUS N53S, respectively. It can be seen that AMD has worked very hard on Trinity processors, and in terms of their energy efficiency they bypass both Intel's 3rd generation and 2nd generation processors, not to mention Llano.

Presentation laptop with AMD Trinity processor:

Brief technical specifications of laptops:

ASUS U46SM - new ultra-slim laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M mobile graphics

The new ultrathin mobile computer has officially taken its place in the company's lineup. It is based on the Intel "Huron River" platform, which is represented by one of the dual-core processors (Intel Core i3-2310M, Intel Core i5-2410M, Intel Core i5-2520M) and the Intel HM65 Express logic set.

The solution's RAM subsystem consists of two 204-pin slots that support 4GB DDR3-1333 MHz SO-DIMM modules. The disk subsystem of the novelty consists of one 2.5-inch SATA HDD-drive with a capacity of 500 or 750 GB.

At the heart of the multimedia capabilities of the model is a mobile NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M graphics card, which is paired with an integrated graphics core, a 14-inch HD display with LED backlighting, built-in speakers with SonicFocus technology and a 0.3 MP webcam.

As a battery, a mobile computer can use a 4-cell or 8-cell solution. In the latter case, the battery life increases to 10 hours. The summary technical specification of the new laptop is presented in the following table:

First Look at the New ASUS P31SG Business Laptop

ASUS unveils new 14-inch business laptop P31SG. It is based on the Intel Huron River platform, which in this case consists of the Intel HM65 Express chipset and one of the dual-core mobile processors: Intel Core i3-2310M or Intel Core i5-2410M.

The model is also equipped with:

Two DDR3 standard RAM slots that support modules with a total capacity of up to 8 GB.

One HDD storage from 320 to 750 GB.

An NVIDIA GeForce 610M mobile graphics card that supports NVIDIA Optimus technology. Thanks to this, the system can independently choose the source for processing graphic information: the integrated graphics core Intel HD Graphics 3000 or the above-mentioned mobile video card.

Integrated Altec Lancing speakers.

0.3 MP webcam with microphone.

A standard set of external interfaces, which includes USB 2.0, RJ-45, HDMI, D-Sub ports and audio outputs.

6 or 8 cell battery.

Additional benefits of this model include:

Using an elegant case with a maximum thickness of 28.5mm.

Support for Super Hybrid Engine technology, which allows you to increase battery life up to 10 hours.

Support for LoJack for Laptops and Intel Anti-Theft technologies, which will help you quickly locate the location of a lost or stolen laptop, as well as prevent attackers from using the information stored on it.

Presented in the following table:

First Look at New ZOTAC ZBox ID61 and ID82 Mini Computers

During CES 2012, ZOTAC unveiled a pair of minicomputers based on the Intel Huron River platform. The novelties were named and ID82. They are based on the Intel HM65 Express chipset and the Intel Celeron 867 and Intel Core i3-2330M dual-core processors, respectively.

At the moment, it is also known that models and ID82 equipped with support:

two DDR3 SODIMM slots for installing RAM modules;

one 2.5" HDD/SSD;

integrated graphics core for video data processing;

network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi (with an external antenna);

external interfaces USB 3.0, USB 2.0, eSATA, DVI, HDMI and others;

multimedia card reader.

In the sale of new items should arrive in March this year. Summary technical specification for new minicomputers and ID82 presented in the following table:

A bit about the processor socket

Socket G2, also referred to as rPGA988B, is Intel's processor socket for its second and later third generation Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 mobile processor series and replaces the first generation mobile processors. Socket G2 processors are based on the Intel Sandy Bridge architecture and are made according to the 32-nm process technology, later processors for this socket came out with improved Ivy Bridge architecture at 22-nm. These processors use an internal QPI bus to communicate between the cores and the onboard PCI-Express controller. The memory subsystem of Socket G2 processors can operate at most in dual-channel mode at DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, and DDR3-1600 speeds, depending on the processor used.

Along with the new processors, Intel released the 6th series of mobile chipsets for laptop motherboards: HM65, HM67, QM67, QS67 and UM67 compatible with Socket G2 (rPGA988B). Then, in 2012, the 7th series of mobile Intel chipsets was released, with support for new processors based on the Ivy Bridge core and partial support for previous processors on the Sandy Bridge core. However, due to changes in the electrical interface of Ivy Bridge processors, they cannot be compatible with motherboards based on 6-series chipsets for Sandy Bridge processors. Intel Mobile Chipset Series 7 consisted of the following chipsets: HM70, HM75, HM76, HM77, QM77, QS77, UM77.

If you have a previous generation Intel Core i7 processor installed in your laptop (the processor model has an old, three-digit digital marking), the upgrade of such processors is described in the article on upgrading the first generation Intel Core i7 processors.

Processor Package Types:

In the processor specification, on the Intel website, each processor has its package type. For a series of mobile processors Core i7 of the second and third generation, the following cases are found: PGA988, PPGA988, FCPGA988 and FCBGA1023, FCBGA1224. The number indicates the number of electrical contacts.

1. PGA (Pin Grid Array)- housing with a matrix of conclusions. It is a square or rectangular case with located at the bottom pin contacts;
2. PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array)- this is a PGA package in a plastic version;
3. FCPGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array)- one of the modifications of the PPGA package. In this case, the exposed processor die is located on the top of the case.
4. FCBGA (Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array)- is a PGA package in which the pin contacts are replaced by solder balls. In this case, the exposed processor die is located on the top of the case.

It follows from this that for a Socket G2 (rPGA988B) processor socket without a border, as indicated in the processor package specification, the main thing is to indicate PGA988 or PPGA988 or FCPGA988. They are all equally suitable, that PGA988, that PPGA988, that FCPGA988. In other words, for us it's the same thing (Socket G2, aka rPGA988B).

However, Intel's second and third generation Core i7 processors were also available in FCBGA1023 and FCBGA1224. Processors in the performance of FCBGA1023 and FCBGA1224 cannot be replaced just like that- such processors are tightly soldered to the motherboard using an array of balls.

Note: Some processors were produced in two packages, both in PGA988 (PPGA988, FCPGA988) and FCBGA1023. If such a processor is installed in your laptop and you don’t know in which case, then I recommend that you first disassemble the laptop and make sure that your processor is not soldered to the motherboard (not FCBGA1023), but a regular Socket G2 processor in PGA988 (PPGA988, FCPGA988) package.

Choosing a replacement processor

So how do you choose a processor to upgrade? You need to choose so as not to make a mistake when buying and not to break your laptop by installing the “wrong” processor.

I will describe the main points that you need to pay attention to when choosing a processor:

1. Generation of processor

The first thing to know is which generation your "old" processor belongs to. In other words, determine whether it is the second generation (Sandy Bridge 32nm process) for the 6th series of mobile chipsets or a newer generation (Ivy Bridge 22nm process) for the 7th series of mobile chipsets. This can be done by looking at the two lists of processors further down this page. By finding your "old" processor in one of them, you will determine the generation of your processor. If you did not find your processor in any of these lists, it is probably a completely different generation (not the second and third) and you need to go to another article that discusses replacements for other generations of processors.

You will most likely need to select a "new" processor within the same list of processors as your "old" processor. However, there is an exception when you have a second generation processor (Sandy Bridge) installed in your laptop, and the motherboard chipset is 7 series, for the second and third generations of processors. In this case, it will be possible to replace the processor with a newer generation processor from the list.

2. Motherboard chipset series

After determining the generation of the processor, you need to decide on the chipset of the motherboard. In other words, determine if the chipset belongs to the 6th series of mobile chipsets (HM65, HM67, QM67, QS67 and UM67) or the newer, 7th series of mobile chipsets from Intel (HM70, HM75, HM76, HM77, QM77, QS77 or UM77).

To accurately determine the chipset of a laptop motherboard, you will need to download any version of the program AIDA64 and look in it for information about the chipset of the motherboard - the name of the chipset. The photo below shows in which section of the program the name of the chipset is indicated:

In our photo, the name of the North Bridge (North Bridge) of the chipset is indicated as: Intel Ivy Bridge-E IMC. From this it follows that the motherboard of the laptop is the 7th series of mobile chipsets. Notebooks with 6 series mobile chipset motherboards will have the following chipset listed: Intel Sandy Bridge-MB IMC.

After knowing the chipset series, we will determine the theoretical candidates from the list of processors. Please note that motherboards of the 6th series of chipsets will fit only processors from the list of processors. But on motherboards of the 7th series of chipsets both processors from the list and some processors from the list will do.

3. CPU thermal package

The thermal package of the processor is one of the main limitations that must be considered. Having found your "old" processor in one of the lists, we look at its characteristics. Specifications include parameters such as TDP. For most processors, it is equal to 35W. In other words, your processor can release up to 35 watts of energy as heat during its "hard" work.

Notebook manufacturers, when designing and manufacturing, usually calculate the laptop cooling system precisely so that it can remove this thermal energy from the laptop case and the processor, like the entire laptop, does not overheat. Overheating of the processor can lead to laptop power shutdowns, reboots during operation, and even damage to the laptop.

From here we draw conclusions. From candidates for "new" processors, it is better to remove those processors that have TDP higher than your "old" processor, otherwise, after the upgrade, you can get processor overheating and all the ensuing consequences.

However, you can take a chance and choose a "new" replacement processor with a TDP higher by 10W compared to the "old" TDP. I would advise you to do this only if your "old" processor was well cooled during "heavy" work and its temperatures were up to 55-60 degrees or lower - the cooling system did a good job of cooling the "old" processor.

Advice: Do not be lazy and "scrub" Google for the existence of configurations of your laptop with other, more powerful processors. Most likely when you bought a laptop, the same laptop models were also sold with more powerful processors. Thus, you will find out if the cooling system is designed for such processors.

Note: By clicking on the cart image next to the name of the processor, you will see an online store where you can purchase this processor. The prices are quite reasonable, the quality from Intel is on top, hundreds and thousands of successful purchases and installations. Order and install! The store has a 100% refund in case of an unsuccessful purchase. Payment from both MasterCard/Visa and WebMoney is very convenient. Delivery to your post office directly from China in 10-30 days (usually about 14 days).

List of Socket G2 (rPGA988B) Sandy Bridge processors, 32nm process

• Intel Celeron B710 - 1 core 1 thread, 1.6GHz, L3 cache 1.5MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B720 - 1 core 1 thread, 1.7GHz, L3 cache 1.5MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B730 - 1 core 2 threads, 1.8GHz, L3 cache 1.5MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988

• Intel Celeron B800 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.5GHz, L3 cache 1.5MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B810 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.6GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, PGA988
• Intel Celeron B815 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.6GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B820 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.7GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B830 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.8GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B840 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.9GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988

• Intel Pentium B940 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.0GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, PGA988
• Intel Pentium B950 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.1GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, PGA988
• Intel Pentium B960 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.2GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988 & PGA988)
• Intel Pentium B970 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.3GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Pentium B980 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.4GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988

• Intel Core i3-2308M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.1GHz, L3 cache 3MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2310M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2312M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, PPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2328M
• Intel Core i3-2330E
• Intel Core i3-2330M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.20GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2332M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.20GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2348M
• Intel Core i3-2350M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.30GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2370M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.40GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, PPGA988

• Intel Core i5-2410M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.30GHz @ 2.90GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2430M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.40GHz @ 3.00GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2450M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2510E - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2520M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.20GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2540M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.60GHz @ 3.30GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988

• Intel Core i7-2620M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.70GHz @ 3.40GHz, 4MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2630QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.00GHz @ 2.90GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2640M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.80GHz @ 3.50GHz, 4MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2670QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.20GHz @ 3.10GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2710QE - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.10GHz @ 3.00GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2720QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.20GHz @ 3.30GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2760QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.40GHz @ 3.50GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2820QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.30GHz @ 3.40GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2860QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.60GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2920XM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.50GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 55W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2960XM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.70GHz @ 3.70GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 55W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988

For the vast majority of laptops based on 6-series chipsets, installing quad-core processors instead of dual-core ones is not possible due to the high TDP of second-generation quad-core processors (Sandy Bridge). To upgrade a "weak" Sandy Bridge processor, I recommend choosing one of the Core i5-2xx0M or i7-26x0M.

List of Socket G2 (rPGA988B) Ivy Bridge processors, 22nm process technology

• Intel Celeron 1000M - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.8GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron 1005M - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.9GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron 1020M - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.1GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron 1020E - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.2GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3/L 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988

• Intel Mobile Pentium A1018 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.1GHz, 1MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988

• Intel Pentium 2020M - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.4GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988
• Intel Pentium 2030M - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.5GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988

• Intel Core i3-3110M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.4GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-3120ME - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.4GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3/L 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-3120M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.5GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-3130M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.6GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988

• Intel Core i5-3210M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.5GHz @ 3.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3230M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.6GHz @ 3.20GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3320M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.6GHz @ 3.30GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3340M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.7GHz @ 3.40GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3610ME - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.7GHz @ 3.30GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3/L 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3360M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.8GHz @ 3.50GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3380M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.9GHz @ 3.60GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988

• Intel Core i7-3520M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.9GHz @ 3.60GHz, 4MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3540M - 2 cores 4 threads, 3.0GHz @ 3.70GHz, 4MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3610QE - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.3GHz @ 3.30GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1067/1333/1600, DDR3L 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3610QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.3GHz @ 3.30GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3612QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.1GHz @ 3.10GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 35W
• Intel Core i7-3630QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.4GHz @ 3.40GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3632QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.2GHz @ 3.20GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3720QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.6GHz @ 3.60GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3740QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.7GHz @ 3.70GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3820QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.7GHz @ 3.70GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3840QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.8GHz @ 3.80GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3920XM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.9GHz @ 3.80GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 55W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3940XM - 4 cores 8 threads, 3.0GHz @ 3.90GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 55W, max 32GB DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988

For 7 series chipsets HM70, which do not support Core processors, the recommended processors for installation are: Pentium 2020M and 2030M otherwise the laptop will turn off after 30 minutes of operation.

For 7 series chipsets HM76, HM77 also recommend to install dual-core i5-3xx0M, i7-35x0M, or quad-core i7-3612QM and i7-3632QM.

Features of 2nd and 3rd Generation Intel Core i7 Processors

Processors for Socket G2 can operate at frequencies up to 3 GHz in nominal mode.

Processors based on the Sandy Bridge core, manufactured according to 32nm standards, have a PCI-Express version 2.0 bus. But processors based on the Ivy Bridge core, manufactured according to 22nm standards, have a newer PCI-Express version 3.0 bus.

All processors have a graphics core. The graphics core is part of the overall processor die.

Examples of successful processor upgrades:

1. I had a replacement Pentium B960 on the Intel Core i7-3610QM. The first TDP is 35W and the second is 45W, there is no difference in heat dissipation. The temperature in the load is 62, in idle 39. To be honest, after upgrading from the Pentium B960 to the Core i7-3610QM, I saw the difference only in parrots, in all sorts of AIDA and a little when converting video. Well, even in the performance assessment of Windows 7, the CPU had a score of 6.1 - it became 7.6.
2. I changed the processor on a Samsung 300v5a laptop, installed Intel Core i5-2540M. Works well.
3. Proc Intel Core i3-2350M works in ASUS X54H, you can take it!
4. ordered Intel Core i5-2540M instead of i3-2310M to your Acer. The processor is up and running.
5. Bought Intel Core i5-2430M for Dell Inspirion N5050 laptop, installation went smoothly!
6. Everything is great! Set Intel Core i5-2540M instead of Pentium B960 on my Acer E1-531G.
7. Installed Intel Core i5-2540M in Lenovo G570 laptop. The performance index of Windows 7 has grown from 4.9 to 7.1.
8. Bought Intel Core i5-2540M. The processor itself got into the Lenovo B570e without any problems. Everything started without problems.
9. Changed the processor in a Samsung laptop np300e4a-a01ru c Pentium B940 on the Intel Core i5-2540M. Everything is working.
10. took Intel Core i5-2540M to replace i3-2350M, laptop Asus K53SM, wound up without problems. The difference in performance is visible to the eye. Hotter than i3 by 7-10 degrees.
11. Set Intel Core i5-3230M on Lenovo g780, the laptop just flies now.
12. Set Intel Core i5-2540M instead Pentium B960, laptop Acer E1-531G, works noticeably faster, started without BIOS firmware. It doesn’t get particularly hot, TDP 35w, built-in cooling copes.
13. Intel Core i5-2540M installed on Samsung RV520 instead of i3-2310M. Everything works, but under load with TurboBoost in LinX it heats up, sometimes falling into a little throttling.
14. Put Intel Core i7-2760QM in HP 4530s - works fine.
15. CPU Intel Core i5-3230M I got up as a native on the Lenovo Z580.
16. Set Intel Core i5-2540M on Lenovo B570e instead Celeron B800. It got up without problems, it only heats up stronger than the Celeron, up to 75 degrees under load.

The possibility of replacing the processor depends on the specific laptop models, chipset(more precisely, the south bridge) and installed in a laptop processor!

Processors in a Chassis rPGA can be replaced at home. Processors in a Chassis fcBGA soldered on the motherboard of the laptop, their replacement is possible only with equipment for BGA (ball grid array) soldering.

Examples of laptop cooling systems with different thermal packages

Should be paid Attention, before replacing the processor with a more powerful one, check the compliance of the cooling system with thermal package installed processor. A processor with a higher thermal package (TDP) will give additional load to your laptop's power supply. In this case, it is recommended to purchase a power supply with increased power. Also, an important role is played number of power phases processor on laptop motherboard. Often, the number of phases corresponds number of chokes located near the processor socket (do not forget about the throttle, which is used to power the integrated processor graphics).

To get an answer to a question:

1. Carefully read the article;
2. Specify:
   • laptop model,
   • south bridge modification installed in the laptop
   • current processor model your laptop.

For residents of the city of Kyiv there is good news, service Compom provides services for upgrading laptops (including replacing the processor in a laptop and installing an SSD drive) at the customer's home. For more detailed information, you can call the number 068 465-73-53 .

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