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 terms of use are the terms environment and exploitation arising 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 Embedded Options indicates 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

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

PCI support

PCI support specifies the support type 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 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 total number lanes supported by the processor.

Total number of SATA ports

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

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

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O augments virtualization support on 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 create end systems business computing 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 gets additional protection against data loss in the event of a hard drive failure. 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 sets 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 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 processors Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge

Model ASUSA55VD-NB51 is one of the latest 15.6-inch ASUS laptops, which is equipped with a third Generations of Intel Core i5 and a 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 has a large volume random access memory and hard drive - 6 GB DDR3-1600 MHz and 750 GB, respectively.

Although NVIDIA graphics card GeForce GT 610M 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 that it will not create an unnecessary load on 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, wireless WiFi adapter 802.11 b/g/n, two USB 3.0 ports and optical DVD drive SuperMulti.

On the 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 DDR3-1600 MHz SO-DIMMs
The amount of RAM, 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 WiFi 802.11b/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, 7.1ch 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" 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.

Model MSI Wind Top AP1612 is based on mobile platform the previous generation (Intel Huron River), which is nevertheless characterized by a sufficient level of performance and consists of the recently introduced Intel Celeron B830 dual-core processor and the 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 anti-glare HD touchscreen monitor, 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.;

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 an installed operating Windows system 7 Home Premium. Consolidated data sheet monoblock MSI Wind Top AP1612 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 bundled with 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 a mobile AMD processor Trinity and laptops ASUS N56VM (processor - Intel Ivy Bridge) and ASUS N53S (processor - Intel Sandy Bridge), the first worked 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 the 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:

	The 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-slim laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M mobile graphics

New ultra-thin mobile computer officially took 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 new laptop business class ASUS P31SG

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 select the source for processing. graphic information: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 or the above mobile graphics card.

Integrated Altec Lancing speakers.

0.3 MP webcam with microphone.

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 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 the time battery life until 10 o'clock.

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 Intel chipset HM65 Express and 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 USB interfaces 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:

CPU	Notebook Samsung 300V5A-S07UA Universal Assistant Notebook Samsung 300V5A is aimed at a wide variety of applications. In fact, this is an inexpensive, "folk" model. At the same time, the manufacturer did not save 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 coloring mimics brushed brushed aluminium. 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 business trips. The shape of the case is attractive, first of all, with clear, only slightly smoothed right angles. The lid does not have a locking latch, so the screen opens very quickly and effortlessly. Lifting the lid, you see unusually big screen. However, this is only visual effect: the screen here has quite the usual 15.6 inches diagonally, but the display frame is very thin. It is because of the frame that the screen seems large. There is a thin bezel and a more practical plus: a laptop with a standard screen size fits in the case smaller sizes, and a more compact device is more convenient to take with you. The build quality of Samsung has long been at its best, so it is needless to say that the elements of the body are assembled neatly. Technical specifications: Laptop model 15,6", LED backlight. 1366 x 768 CPU Intel Core i5 2430M, 2.4 GHz RAM 4GB DDR3 1333MHz video card Nvidia GeForce GT 520MX, Optimus Technology HDD optical drive 10/100/1000 Mbps Wireless communications Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (up to 150 Mbps), 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 addition the lineup ASUS laptops. It received the name and is intended for work, training and recreation. 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 solution has 2 GB or 4 GB of installed RAM, and 2.5" storage capacity ranges from 320 GB to 750 GB. The multimedia capabilities of the novelty are based on the Intel HD Graphics integrated into the processor, a 14-inch HD screen, Altec Lansing's built-in speakers and a 0.3 megapixel webcam with a microphone. Among the additional advantages of a mobile computer, it is pleasant to note the support of a number of useful technologies: Palm Proof - Distinguishes purposeful movement of fingers on the surface of the touchpad from accidental touch with the palm of your hand and blocks the touchpad in the latter case. The novelty will go on sale with a pre-installed operating system Windows 7 Home Premium or Home Basic. Detailed table of technical specifications of the new laptop: A pair of new laptops ASUS K43SM and K43SD The ASUS "Versatile Performance" series of notebooks 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 making and K43SD includes two 204-pin slots capable of supporting 4GB DDR3-1333 modules. The disk system of new products is somewhat different from each other. In particular, a mobile computer can have one 2.5-inch HDD with a capacity of 320 GB to 1 TB, while the maximum HDD solution for the 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 graphic information and can dynamically change it depending on the load level and battery charge. Among other benefits of solutions and K43SD note: The use of an aluminum body with a classic design, which allows you to combine a stylish look with lightness and reliability of the design. The presence of a wide ergonomic keyboard that uses a special coating to repel dust. Note that she received the IF Design Award. The 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, designed to rest your hands. Support for Palm Proof technology. It distinguishes purposeful movement of fingers on the surface of the touchpad from an accidental touch with the palm of your hand 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 went on sale Official announcement of the new laptop ASUS X54C The ASUS "Versatile Performance" series of laptops has been replenished with another new product, which is called. This decision designed for work, study and leisure. The model is based on the Intel Huron River platform, represented by the Intel HM65 Express chipset and one of the Intel Celeron, Pentium or Core i3 dual-core processors. 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 up to 8 GB. As a drive, one 2.5-inch solution is used, the capacity of which remains unknown. The multimedia capabilities of the laptop are based on the use of a 15.6-inch HD screen, an integrated graphics core Intel HD Graphics, a pair of built-in speakers from Altec Lansing and a 0.3 megapixel webcam with a microphone. The set of external interfaces of the solution includes only basic ports: USB 2.0, HDMI, D-Sub, RJ-45 and audio outputs. The novelty will go on sale with a pre-installed operating system Windows 7 Home Basic or Home Premium. The summary technical specification of the new laptop is presented in the following table: Operating system Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium CPU Intel Celeron/Pentium/Core i3 Intel HM65 Express RAM 2/4GB DDR3-1333MHz (Maximum 8GB) 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 earphone Webcam card reader 4-in-1 (SD/ MS/ MS Pro/ MMC) 4-cell Li-Ion (2600 mAh, 37 Wh) 378 x 253 x 35.6-37.2mm ASUS U46 ultra-thin laptop now available ASUS has launched a new ultra-thin laptop called U46. The novelty 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 Intel series Core i5, which is paired with the Intel HM65 Express chipset. We also note the presence of up to 8 GB of RAM, an HDD drive from 320 GB to 750 GB, an optical drive, a 0.3 MP webcam, an 8-cell battery and standard set external and network interfaces. For processing graphics information, the solution has an integrated Intel HD 3000 core, but some models have an additional mobile NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M video card. The summary table of the technical specifications of the new laptop is as follows: 14" HD (1366 x 768) LED-backlit CPU Intel HM65 Express RAM up to 8GB DDR3-1333MHz SO-DIMM Storage device 320/ 500/ 640/ 750 GB SATA HDD (5400 / 7200 rpm) video system Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics / NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M mobile graphics card (1 GB DDR3 VRAM) optical drive New 15.6” laptop GIGABYTE Q2532C The lineup of GIGABYTE laptops will soon be replenished with another novelty, which is called Q2532C. It is assembled on the basis of the Intel Huron River platform and has one of the Intel Sandy Bridge processors and motherboard, based on 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 novelty 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 graphics core Intel HD Graphics, 15.6” HD monitor with LED backlight, a pair of speakers with a total power of 4 W, a microphone, a 1.3 MP webcam and a card reader. The novelty will go on sale with a 6-cell battery and installed operating system Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional. The detailed technical specification of the new laptop is presented in the following table: 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) LED-backlit 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 (8 GB maximum) 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 earphone 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 strong enough, lightweight and provides protection from unwanted stains and scratches. The total thickness of the laptop does not exceed 19 mm. The novelty will go on sale with the installed Windows 7 Professional operating system. estimated price€1299. The summary technical specification of the new laptop is presented in the following table: Model name 13.3" HD (1366 x 768) LED-backlit 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 160GB SATA SSD video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M (1024MB VRAM) Network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 Notebook external 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 The fingerprint scanner To install RAM in a mobile computer, there is one 204-pin SO-DIMM slot that supports a 4GB DDR3-1333 MHz module. The disk subsystem of the novelty consists of one 2.5” SATA HDD-drive, the volume of which remains unknown. At the heart of the notebook's multimedia capabilities is an entry-level AMD Radeon HD 6470 mobile graphics card, 15.6” HD display, Altec Lansing integrated speakers, microphone, webcam and card reader. Among the additional advantages of the solution, we note the support of some useful technologies: IceCool - allows you to reduce the heating temperature of the outer surface of the case, which is designed to rest your hands; Power4Gear - Automatically adjusts fan blades based on workload and case temperature. 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 DDR3-1333 MHz SO-DIMM RAM, a 2.5” SATA HDD from 320 GB to 750 GB, a mobile graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M, high quality Bang & Olufsen Icepower speakers with SonicMaster technology and 6-cell battery. In addition to the remarkable hardware, the mobile computer supports a set of additional technologies that improve the computing and multimedia capabilities of the novelty. Among them, the following should be noted: USB Charger + - accelerates the charging of devices that are connected to the USB port, even if the laptop is turned off;

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.

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

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 identify the motherboard chipset laptop boards, 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. Most processors have equals the value 35W. In other words, your processor can release up to 35 watts of energy as heat during its "hard" work.

Laptop manufacturers, when designing and manufacturing, usually calculate the laptop cooling system 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 your laptop configurations 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 given 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 are not supported Core processors processors recommended for installation: 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 PCI-Express bus version 2.0. But processors based on the Ivy Bridge core, manufactured according to 22nm standards, have a newer version 3.0 PCI-Express 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 still in the evaluation Windows performance 7 had a CPU score of 6.1 - it became 7.6.
2. Changed processor to Samsung laptop 300v5a, 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 laptop Inspirion N5050 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, Asus laptop 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, runs 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.

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