Product release date.

Design power

Thermal design power (TDP) indicates the average performance in watts when the processor's power is dissipated (running at base frequency with all cores engaged) under a challenging workload as defined by Intel. Read the requirements for thermoregulation systems presented in the technical description.

Terms of Use

Conditions of use represent the environmental and operational conditions arising from the context in which the system is used.
Please refer to the PRQ for specific SKU eligibility requirements.
For current terms of use, see Intel UC (CNDA website)*.

Available options for embedded systems

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

Graphics output

Conclusion graphics system 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

Editorial PCI Express 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 speeds data transmission.

PCI Express Configurations‡

PCI Express (PCIe) configurations describe the available PCIe channel configurations that can be used to map PCIe PCHs to PCIe devices.

Max. number of PCI Express channels

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 that the processor supports.

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 disks, to the motherboard.

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

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O complements virtualization support in IA-32 architecture-based processors (VT-x) and Itanium® processors (VT-i) with I/O device virtualization capabilities. Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps users increase system security, reliability, and I/O device performance in virtual environments.

Intel® vPro™ Platform Compliant

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

Intel® ME Firmware Version

Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) software leverages the built-in capabilities of the platform and management and security applications to remotely manage networked computing resources out of band.

Intel® HD Audio Technology

Intel® High Definition Audio supports playback more more channels high quality than previous integrated audio systems. Additionally, Intel® High Definition Audio integrates the technologies needed to support the latest audio formats.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology provides security, performance, and expandability to desktop and mobile PC platforms. When using one or more hard drives, users can benefit from increased performance and reduced power consumption. When using multiple drives, the user receives additional protection against data loss in case of failure hard drive. This technology has replaced Intel technologies® Matrix Storage.

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology‡

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology enhances secure command execution through hardware enhancements to processors and hardware Intel chips®. 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 data on your laptop safe if 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 15.6-inch ASUS laptops, which is equipped with a third generation Intel Core i5 processor and a mobile graphics card from the NVIDIA GeForce GT 600 series.

In the laptop ASUSA55VD-NB51 dual-core model is used Intel processor Core i5-3210M, which works with clock frequency 2.5 GHz (3.1 GHz in TurboBoost mode). The processor supports Hyper-Threading technology and has 3 MB L3 cache. Laptop ASUSA55VD-NB51 differs in large volumes random access memory and hard drive – 6 GB DDR3-1600 MHz and 750 GB, respectively.

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

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

On this moment price ASUSA55VD-NB51 is $670.

Technical Specifications:

	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU	Dual-core Intel Core i5-3210M (2.5/3.1 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache)
	Intel HM65 Express
Supported RAM	2 x SO-DIMM DDR3-1600 MHz
RAM capacity, GB
Video card	NVIDIA GeForce GT 610M, 2 GB GDDR3
	15.6” LCD (1366x768) with LED backlight
HDD	2.5" SATA 750 GB
	Gigabit network controller Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 2 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 1 x 3-in-1 card reader 1 x headphone jack 1 x microphone jack
	Realtek ALC887, 7.1 channel HD Audio 2 x speakers
Webcam, megapixels
Optical drive
Battery	6-cell, 5200 mAh Power adapter: 19 V DC, 3.95 A, 75 W
Size, mm	382 x 254 x 3.3

15.6-inch business all-in-one PC MSI Wind Top AP1612

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

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

The RAM subsystem of the new product is based on 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.

Multimedia capabilities MSI solutions Wind Top AP1612 features a 15.6-inch HD touchscreen monitor with anti-glare screen coating, integrated 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.;

integrated Smart Card Reader, which allows you to perform the most common operations with credit cards: making online payments, transferring funds, and others.

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

Announcement of the new all-in-one MSI Wind Top AE2410G

The official announcement of a new all-in-one PC based on the Intel Huron River platform has taken place. The new product is equipped with one of the dual-core processors (Intel Core i3-2310M / Intel Core i5-2410M) and the Intel HM65 Express chipset.

The amount of RAM in the basic configuration of the model is 4 GB and can be increased up to 8 GB. And the disk subsystem of the new product 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 video 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 of the candy bar, it is pleasant to note support for high-speed USB 3.0 and eSATA ports. The new product will go on sale with an installed operating system Windows system 7 Home Premium included 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 and a mobile AMD processor Trinity and laptops ASUS N56VM (processor - Intel Ivy Bridge) and ASUS N53S (processor - Intel Sandy Bridge), the first one worked significantly longer. A laptop with an AMD Llano processor also participated.

For the test, all laptops had their brightness set to 100 km/m2 to equalize their display power consumption. After setting these settings, it turned out that the display brightness of the laptop with AMD Trinity became 40 percent of the standard, while for the 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 lasted 46% and 70% longer than the ASUS N56VM and ASUS N53S, respectively. It is clear that AMD has worked very carefully on Trinity processors, and in terms of their energy efficiency they are superior to both 3rd and 2nd generation Intel processors, not to mention Llano.

Presentation laptop with AMD Trinity processor:

Brief technical specifications of laptops:

	First AMD laptop Trinity	Second AMD Trinity laptop
CPU	AMD A8-3500M 1.5 GHz	AMD A10-4600M 2.3 GHz	Intel Core i7-3720QM 2.3 GHz	Intel Core i7-2670QM 2.2 GHz
Video card	AMD Radeon HD 6620G and AMD Radeon HD 6630M	AMD Radeon HD 7660G	Intel HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M	Intel HD Graphics 3000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
operating system	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Windows 7 Professional x64	Windows 7 Home Premium x64

ASUS U46SM – new ultra-thin laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M mobile graphics card

New ultra-thin mobile computer officially took its place in the company's lineup. It is created on the basis of 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 four-gigabyte DDR3-1333 MHz SO-DIMM modules. The disk subsystem of the new product consists of one 2.5-inch SATA HDD drive with a capacity of 500 or 750 GB.

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

A mobile computer can use a 4- or 8-element solution as a battery. In the latter case, the battery life increases to 10 hours. The summary technical specifications of the new laptop are presented in the following table:

First look at new laptop business class ASUS P31SG

ASUS introduced a new 14-inch business class laptop P31SG. It is created on the basis of the Intel Huron River platform, which in this case consists of a set of Intel HM65 Express system logic 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 RAM slots that support modules with a total capacity of up to 8 GB.

One HDD drive with a capacity of 320 to 750 GB.

Mobile graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 610M, which supports NVIDIA Optimus technology. Thanks to this, the system can independently select the source for processing graphic information: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 or the aforementioned mobile graphics card.

Integrated Altec Lancing speakers.

0.3 MP webcam with microphone.

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

6 or 8 cell battery.

Additional advantages of the model include:

Using an elegant case whose maximum thickness is 28.5 mm.

Support for Super Hybrid Engine technology, which allows you to increase the time battery life until 10 o'clock.

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

Presented in the following table:

First look at the new ZOTAC ZBox ID61 and ID82 mini computers

During CES 2012, ZOTAC introduced a pair of mini-computers based on the Intel Huron River platform. The new items were named and ID82. At their core is Intel chipset HM65 Express and dual-core Intel Celeron 867 and Intel Core i3-2330M processors, respectively.

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

two DDR3 SODIMM slots for installing RAM modules;

one 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive;

integrated graphics core for processing video data;

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

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

multimedia card reader.

The new items should go on sale in March of this year. Summary technical specification of new mini-computers and ID82 presented in the following table:

CPU	Laptop Samsung 300V5A-S07UA Universal assistant The Samsung 300V5A laptop is aimed at a wide variety of applications. In essence, this is an inexpensive, “folk” model. At the same time, the manufacturer did not skimp on components - we have a functional, very productive laptop. Appearance and design features The dark matte finish of the lid looks attractive: although the lid is plastic, its color imitates brushed matte aluminum. An important advantage of the coating is its immunity to fingerprints - an important advantage if the owner has to take his laptop to meetings, presentations or on business trips. The shape of the case is attractive primarily due to its clear, only slightly smoothed right angles. The lid does not have a locking latch, so the screen opens very quickly and without unnecessary effort. Lifting the lid, you see something unusual big screen. However, this is only a visual effect: the screen here has a quite familiar 15.6 inches diagonally, but the display frame is very thin. It is because of the frame that the screen appears large. A thin frame also has a more practical advantage: a laptop with standard size the screen fits in the case smaller sizes, and a more compact device is more convenient to take with you. Samsung's build quality has long been excellent, so needless to say, the body elements are neatly assembled. Technical Specifications: Laptop model 15.6", LED backlight, 1366 x 768 CPU Intel Core i5 2430M, 2.4 GHz RAM 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz Video card Nvidia GeForce GT 520MX, Optimus technology HDD Optical drive 10/100/1000 Mbit Wireless communications Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (up to 150 Mbit), Bluetooth 3.0 Card reader SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC Speakers Webcam Keyboard 103 keys Battery PSU power included Installed OS Windows 7 Home Basic 64 bit Dimensions, mm 366.9 x 240 x 31.6 First look at the new ASUS X44C laptop Another new item added the lineup laptops from ASUS. It got its name and is intended for work, education and relaxation. It is based on the Intel Huron River platform, represented by the Intel HM65 Express chipset and processors entry level: Intel Celeron B800, Pentium B950, Core i3-2330M, Core i3-2350M. The amount of installed RAM in the solution is 2 GB or 4 GB, and the capacity of the 2.5-inch drive ranges from 320 GB to 750 GB. The multimedia capabilities of the new product are based on the Intel HD Graphics integrated into the processor, a 14-inch HD screen, built-in speakers from Altec Lansing and a 0.3 MP webcam with microphone. Among the additional advantages of a mobile computer, it is pleasant to note the support for a number of useful technologies: Palm Proof - distinguishes between targeted finger movement on the touchpad surface and an accidental palm touch and blocks the touchpad in the latter case. The new product will go on sale with the Windows 7 Home Premium or Home Basic operating system pre-installed. Detailed table of technical specifications of the new laptop: A pair of new ASUS K43SM and K43SD laptops The ASUS “Versatile Performance” series of laptops has officially expanded with two new models – K43SM And K43SD. Both new products are based on the Intel Huron River platform, which is represented by the Intel HM65 Express chipset and one of four processors: Intel Pentium B960, Core i3-2350M, Core i5-2540M or Core i7-2670QM. System RAM solutions and K43SD includes two 204-pin slots that can support 4 GB DDR3-1333 modules. Disk system new products are somewhat different from each other. In particular, a mobile computer can have one 2.5-inch HDD drive with a capacity of 320 GB to 1 TB, while the maximum volume of an HDD solution for a model is only 750 GB. Both laptops have integrated Intel HD Graphics and a mobile graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce 630 for and NVIDIA GeForce 610 for ). This was made possible thanks to NVIDIA Optimus technology, which independently selects the source for processing graphics information and can dynamically change it depending on the load level and battery charge. Among other advantages of solutions and K43SD note: Using an aluminum body with a classic design that allows you to connect stylish look with ease and reliability of design. The presence of a wide, ergonomic keyboard that uses a special coating to repel dust. Note that she received the IF Design Award. Presence of high quality speakers from Altec Lansig. Support for IceCool technology, which allows you to reduce the heating temperature of the outer surface of the case, intended for resting your hands. Palm Proof technology support. It distinguishes between deliberate finger movement on the touchpad surface and an accidental palm touch and blocks the touchpad in the latter case. Both new products will go on sale with a pre-installed operating system of the Windows 7 family. A detailed comparative table of the technical specifications of the new laptops and K43SD as follows: Exclusive laptop ASUS N43SL Jay Chou Edition goes on sale Official announcement of the new ASUS X54C laptop The ASUS “Versatile Performance” series of laptops has been replenished with another new product, which is called . This solution is designed for work, learning and leisure. The model is based on the Intel Huron River platform, represented by the Intel HM65 Express chipset and one of the dual-core processors from the Intel Celeron, Pentium or Core i3 line. The amount of RAM in the basic configuration of a mobile computer can be 2 GB or 4 GB, but at the request of the owner it can be increased to 8 GB. A single 2.5-inch solution is used as a drive, the capacity of which remains unknown. The multimedia capabilities of the laptop are based on the use of a 15.6-inch HD screen, integrated Intel HD Graphics core, a pair of built-in speakers from Altec Lansing and a 0.3 MP webcam with microphone. The solution's set of external interfaces includes only basic ports: USB 2.0, HDMI, D-Sub, RJ-45 and audio outputs. The new product will go on sale with a pre-installed Windows 7 Home Basic or Home Premium operating system. The summary technical specifications of the new laptop are presented in the following table: operating system Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium CPU Intel Celeron/Pentium/Core i3 Intel HM65 Express RAM 2/4 GB DDR3-1333 MHz (max 8 GB) Storage device Video system Integrated Intel HD Graphics Audio system Two integrated Altec Lansing speakers + microphone Optical drive DVD SuperMulti / Blu-ray reader Network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (optional) External interfaces 2 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 1 x HDMI 1 x D-Sub 1 x microphone 1 x headphones Webcam Card reader 4-in-1 (SD/ MS/ MS Pro/ MMC) 4-cell Li-Ion (2600 mAh, 37 Wh) 378 x 253 x 35.6-37.2 mm Ultra-thin laptop ASUS U46 is already on sale ASUS has started selling a new ultra-thin laptop called U46. The new product was announced in August and is characterized by compact dimensions (case thickness is less than 25.4 mm), as well as high performance. The model is based on a standard mobile processor of the Intel Core i5 series, which is paired with the Intel HM65 Express chipset. We also note the presence of up to 8 GB of RAM, HDD storage capacity from 320 GB to 750 GB, optical drive, 0.3 MP webcam, 8-cell battery and a standard set of external and network interfaces. To process graphics information, the solution has an integrated Intel HD 3000 core, but some models have an additional NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M mobile video card. The summary table of the technical specifications of the new laptop is as follows: 14” HD (1366 x 768) with LED backlight CPU Intel HM65 Express RAM up to 8 GB DDR3-1333 MHz SO-DIMM Storage device 320/ 500/ 640/ 750 GB SATA HDD (5400 / 7200 rpm) Video system integrated graphics core Intel HD 3000 / mobile video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M (1 GB DDR3 video memory) Optical drive New 15.6" laptop GIGABYTE Q2532C The lineup of GIGABYTE laptops will soon be replenished with another new product, which is called Q2532C. It is built on the Intel Huron River platform and has one of the Intel Sandy Bridge processors and motherboard, assembled on the basis of the Intel HM65 Express chipset. To install RAM, the model is equipped with two 204-pin slots that support 4 GB DDR3 modules. The disk system of the new product consists of one 2.5” HDD drive with a capacity of 320 GB to 750 GB. The multimedia capabilities of the solution are based on the integrated Intel HD Graphics core, a 15.6” HD monitor with LED backlighting, a pair of speakers with a total power of 4 W, a microphone, a 1.3 MP webcam and a card reader. The new product will go on sale with a 6-cell battery and the Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional operating system installed. Detailed technical specifications of the new laptop are presented in the following table: 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) with LED backlight operating system Windows 7 Home Premium/Professional CPU Intel Celeron / Pentium / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 (Sandy Bridge) Intel HM65 Express RAM 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (max 8GB) Storage device 320/ 500/ 640/ 750 GB HDD (5400 / 7200 rpm) Video system Integrated Intel HD Graphics Audio system Integrated speakers with a total power of 4 W + microphone Optical drive DVD Super Multi/Blu-ray (optional) Network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS External interfaces 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 1 x HDMI 1 x D-Sub 1 x microphone 1 x headphones Webcam Multimedia card reader 7-in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/MS Pro HG) 6-cell Li-Ion Dimensions The body of the model is made of an alloy of magnesium and aluminum, so it is quite strong, lightweight and provides protection from unwanted stains and scratches. At the same time, the total thickness of the laptop does not exceed 19 mm. The new product will go on sale with the Windows 7 Professional operating system installed at an estimated price of €1,299. The summary technical specifications of the new laptop are presented in the following table: Model name 13.3" HD (1366 x 768) with LED backlight operating system 64-bit Windows version 7 Professional CPU Intel Core i7-2620M (2 x 2.7 GHz) Intel HM65 Express RAM 4 GB DDR3 (max 8 GB) Storage device 160 GB SATA SSD Video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M (1024 MB video memory) Network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 External laptop interfaces 1 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI RJ-45 microphone headphones Webcam Card reader Fingerprint's scanner To install RAM, the mobile computer has one 204-pin SO-DIMM slot, which supports a 4GB module of the DDR3-1333 MHz standard. The disk subsystem of the new product consists of one 2.5” SATA HDD drive, the volume of which remains unknown. The laptop's multimedia capabilities are powered by an entry-level AMD Radeon HD 6470 mobile graphics card, a 15.6" HD display, integrated Altec Lansing speakers, a microphone, a webcam and a card reader. Among the additional advantages of the solution, we note support for some useful technologies: IceCool – allows you to reduce the heating temperature of the outer surface of the case, which is intended for resting your hands; Power4Gear – automatically adjusts the rotation of the fan blades in accordance with the workload and temperature inside the case; The solution is based on the high-performance Intel Huron River platform, has an Intel HM65 Express chipset and a dual- or quad-core processor from the Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 line. They are paired with up to 8 GB of RAM standard DDR3-1333 MHz SO-DIMM, 2.5” SATA HDD drive with a capacity of 320 GB to 750 GB, and a mobile video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M, high-quality Bang & Olufsen Icepower speakers with SonicMaster technology and a 6-cell battery. In addition to excellent hardware, the mobile computer supports a set of additional technologies that improve the computing and multimedia capabilities of the new product. Among them, the following should be noted: USB Charger+ - speeds up charging of devices connected to the USB port, even if the laptop is turned off;

The ability to replace the processor depends on the specific laptop models, chipset(more precisely the south bridge) and installed in the laptop processor!

Processors in the case rPGA can be replaced at home. Processors in the case fcBGA soldered to the laptop motherboard, they can be replaced only if you have 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 that the cooling system matches the thermal package installed processor. A processor with an increased thermal package (TDP) will give additional load to the power supply of your laptop. In this case, it is recommended to purchase a power supply with increased power. Also plays a significant role number of power phases processor on the laptop motherboard. Often, the number of phases corresponds number of chokes located near the processor socket (do not forget about the choke, which is used to power the processor’s integrated graphics).

To answer the question:

1. Attentively read the article;
2. Please indicate:
   • laptop model,
   • modification south bridge , which is installed in the laptop,
   • current processor model Your laptop.

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A little about the processor socket

Socket G2, also referred to as rPGA988В, is an Intel processor socket for its series of second and later third generation Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 mobile processors and replaces first generation mobile processors. Socket G2 processors are based on Intel architecture Sandy Bridge and made using a 32-nm process technology; later processors for this socket came with an improved Ivy Bridge architecture at 22-nm. These processors use an internal QPI bus for communication between the cores and the onboard PCI-Express controller. The memory subsystem of Socket G2 processors can operate at most in dual-channel mode with speeds of DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600, depending on the processor used.

Along with the new processors, Intel released the 6th series mobile chipsets for laptop motherboards: HM65, HM67, QM67, QS67 And UM67 compatible with Socket G2 (rPGA988B). Then, in 2012, the 7th series of Intel mobile chipsets was released, with support for new processors based on the Ivy Bridge core and partial support for previous processors based on the Sandy Bridge core. However, due to changes in the electrical interface of Ivy Bridge processors, they may not be compatible with motherboards based on 6-series chipsets for Sandy Bridge processors. Intel's 7 series of mobile chipsets 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), upgrading such processors is described in article for upgrading first generation Intel Core i7 processors.

Types of processor cases:

In the processor specifications on the Intel website, each processor has its case type indicated. For the second and third generation Core i7 series of mobile processors, the following packages are available: PGA988, PPGA988, FCPGA988 and FCBGA1023, FCBGA1224. The number indicates the number of electrical contacts.

1. PGA (Pin Grid Array)- housing with pin matrix. It is a square or rectangular body with located at the bottom pin contacts;
2. PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array)- this is a PGA housing made of plastic;
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 with solder balls. In this case, the exposed processor die is located on the top of the case.

It follows that for a Socket G2 (rPGA988B) processor socket without a border as indicated in the specification of the processor case, the main thing is that it is indicated PGA988 or PPGA988 or FCPGA988. They are all equally suitable, whether PGA988, PPGA988, or FCPGA988. To put it in other words, for us it’s the same thing (Socket G2, aka rPGA988B).

However, Intel second and third generation Core i7 processors were also produced in cases FCBGA1023 And FCBGA1224. Processors in the FCBGA1023 and FCBGA1224 versions cannot be easily replaced- such processors are tightly soldered to the motherboard using an array of balls.

Note: Some processors were produced in two packages, both PGA988 (PPGA988, FCPGA988) and FCBGA1023. If your laptop has just such a processor installed and you don’t know 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 purchasing 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. Processor generation

The first thing you need to know is what generation your “old” processor belongs to. In other words, determine whether it is a second generation (Sandy Bridge 32nm process technology) for the 6th series of mobile chipsets or a newer generation (Ivy Bridge 22nm process technology) for the 7th series of mobile chipsets. This can be done by viewing the two lists of processors below on 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 may be of a completely different generation (not the second or third) and you need to move on to another article, which discusses replacements for other generations of processors.

You will most likely need to choose a “new” processor within the same list of processors in which your “old” processor is located. However, there is an exception when you have a second generation processor (Sandy Bridge) installed in your laptop, and the motherboard chipset is the 7th 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 processor generation, you need to decide on the motherboard chipset. In other words, determine whether the chipset belongs to the 6th series of mobile chipsets (HM65, HM67, QM67, QS67 and UM67) or the newer 7th series of Intel mobile chipsets (HM70, HM75, HM76, HM77, QM77, QS77 or UM77).

To accurately determine the chipset of a laptop's motherboard, you will need to download any version of the program AIDA64 and look in it for information about the motherboard chipset - 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 of the chipset is indicated as: Intel Ivy Bridge-E IMC. It follows from this that the laptop has a motherboard of the 7th series of mobile chipsets. For laptops with motherboards of the 6th series of mobile chipsets, the chipset will be indicated: Intel Sandy Bridge-MB IMC.

Once we know the chipset series, we will identify theoretical candidates from the list of processors. Please note that on motherboards 6 series chipsets are suitable 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 are suitable.

3. Thermal package of the processor

The thermal package of the processor is one of the main limitations that must be taken into account. Having found your “old” processor in one of the lists, look at its characteristics. The characteristics indicate such a parameter as TDP. For most processors it is equal to 35W. In other words, your processor can produce up to 35 watts of energy in the form of heat during its “hard” work.

Laptop manufacturers, when designing and manufacturing, usually calculate the laptop cooling system precisely so that it can remove this thermal energy from the laptop body and the processor, like the entire laptop, does not overheat. Overheating of the processor can lead to emergency power shutdowns of the laptop, reboots during operation, and even breakdown of 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 may experience processor overheating and all the ensuing consequences.

However, you can take a risk and choose a “new” replacement processor with a TDP higher by 10W compared to the TDP of the “old” one. I would advise doing this only if your “old” processor was well cooled during “hard” 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: Don’t be lazy and scour Google to see if your laptop comes with other, more powerful processors. Most likely, when you bought a laptop, the same laptop models were also sold with more powerful processors. This way you will find out whether the cooling system is designed for such processors.

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

• 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 with 6-series chipsets, installing quad-core processors instead of dual-core ones is impossible due to the high TDP of second-generation quad-core processors (Sandy Bridge). To upgrade a “weak” Sandy Bridge processor, I recommend choosing something from Core i5-2xx0M or i7-26x0M.

List of Socket G2 (rPGA988B) Ivy Bridge processors, 22 nm 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 use.

For 7 series chipsets HM76, HM77 Dual-core ones are also recommended for installation i5-3xx0M, i7-35x0M, or quad-core i7-3612QM And i7-3632QM.

Features of second and third 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 bus version 2.0. But processors based on the Ivy Bridge core, manufactured according to 22nm standards, have a newer PCI-Express bus version 3.0.

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 Intel Core i7-3610QM. The first TDP is 35W, the second is 45W, there is no difference in heat dissipation. Temperature under load is 62, at idle 39. To be honest, after upgrading from a Pentium B960 to a Core i7-3610QM I saw the difference only in parrots, in all sorts of AIDA and a little when converting video. Well still in evaluation Windows performance 7 the CPU had a rating of 6.1 - now 7.6.
2. Changed the processor to Samsung laptop 300v5a, installed Intel Core i5-2540M. Works well.
3. Percent Intel Core i3-2350M works in ASUS X54H, you can take it!
4. I ordered Intel Core i5-2540M instead of i3-2310M to your Acer. The processor has started and is working.
5. I bought Intel Core i5-2430M For Dell laptop Inspirion N5050, installation went smoothly!
6. Everything is fine! Put Intel Core i5-2540M instead of Pentium B960 on my Acer E1-531G.
7. Installed Intel Core i5-2540M into a Lenovo G570 laptop. The Windows 7 performance index increased from 4.9 to 7.1.
8. Bought Intel Core i5-2540M. The processor itself fit 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 Intel Core i5-2540M. Everything is working.
10. Took Intel Core i5-2540M to replace i3-2350M, Asus laptop K53SM, started without problems. The difference in performance is visible to the eye. Hotter than i3 by 7-10 degrees.
11. Put Intel Core i5-3230M on Lenovo g780, the laptop now just flies.
12. Put Intel Core i5-2540M in return Pentium B960, Acer laptop E1-531G, works noticeably faster, started without BIOS firmware. It doesn’t get particularly hot, TDP is 35w, the built-in cooling copes well.
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 causing slight throttling.
14. Put Intel Core i7-2760QM in HP 4530s - works fine.
15. CPU Intel Core i5-3230M Fits like a native one on the Lenovo Z580.
16. Put Intel Core i5-2540M on Lenovo B570e instead Celeron B800. It got up without any problems, it just gets hotter than the Celeron, up to 75 degrees under load.