Replacing the processor in a laptop. Upgrade of the second and third generation Intel Core i7 processor


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 Sandy Bridge architecture and are made using a 32-nm process technology; later processors for this socket came with 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 of 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 the article on 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 chipsets are suitable for motherboards of the 6th series 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.

Note: Clicking on the cart image next to the name of the processor, an online store will be opened for you where you can purchase this processor. The prices are quite reasonable, the quality from Intel is excellent, hundreds and thousands of successful purchases and installations. Order and install! The store offers a 100% refund in case of an unsuccessful purchase. Payment both from 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, 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, in the performance evaluation of Windows 7, the CPU had a rating of 6.1 - it became 7.6.
  2. I changed the processor on a Samsung 300v5a laptop, installed Intel Core i5-2540M. Works well.
  3. 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 Inspirion N5050 laptop, 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 K53SM laptop, started up 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 E1-531G laptop, 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.

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).

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    • current processor model Your laptop.

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Graphics output

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

PCI support

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

PCI Express Edition

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

PCI Express Configurations‡

PCI Express (PCIe) configurations describe the available PCIe 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

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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, advanced management features and platform 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 more channels at higher 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 the event of a hard drive failure. This technology replaces Intel® Matrix Storage Technology.

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology‡

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

Anti-Theft Technology

Intel® Anti-Theft Technology helps keep 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.


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