Intel Celeron B810 socket: Socket G2
The Intel Celeron B810 uses the Socket G2 socket. It is a 35 W dual core Sandy Bridge mobile part at 1.6 GHz for socketed budget laptops.
- Socket
- Socket G2
- Launched
- March 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.6 GHz
Intel Celeron B810 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (650 MHz to 950 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCPGA988 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron B810 needs a motherboard with a Socket G2 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket G2 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket G2 at a glance
| Type | rPGA, 988 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 and DDR3L, two channels, 1066 to 1600 MT/s |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the Celeron B810 is
Intel Celeron B810 is a dual core Sandy Bridge mobile processor that Intel released in March 2011 for entry socketed laptops. It runs at a fixed 1.6 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 2 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on a 32 nm process.
The 100 MHz step over the B800 is small on paper and visible in longer classroom tasks. Office suites, browser tabs and video playback all stay within the dual core budget. Fixed clocks keep fleet images stable.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 650 MHz to 950 MHz. The block covers laptop displays at native resolution. Memory is DDR3 at 1066 or 1333 MT/s. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide places this rPGA part against soldered forms.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron B810 fits Socket G2 with 988 contacts in FCPGA988 form. HM65 and HM67 boards from the Sandy wave carry it, and HM76 plus HM77 boards accept it as a Sandy part. The BIOS must list B810 by name.
Board makers published the final CPU lists. A board that omits the string may refuse to boot even when the chipset matches. Check the list before buying a used laptop for parts.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB. A matched pair helps shared graphics more than a single larger module. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0. Lanes feed wireless, storage and card readers. Most B810 systems never add a discrete card.
Cooling follows the 35 W mobile pattern with a single fan and a board specific heatsink. Cleaning the fan restores sustained clocks.
Upgrade paths
On Socket G2 the B810 can move to the B840, to Pentium B duals, or to Core i3 and i5 M parts where access and firmware allow it. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes laptop heatsinks stay board specific, so reuse the fitted assembly.
Memory and storage move with the board. A nearby socketed reference is Intel Celeron 1020M. A full platform change needs a new laptop.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron B810 use?
It uses Socket G2 in FCPGA988 form.
How is the Celeron B810 different from the B800?
The B810 runs at 1.6 GHz instead of 1.5 GHz. Cache, power and socket match.
What memory does the Celeron B810 use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB.
Can the Celeron B810 be upgraded?
Yes, where the laptop allows lid access and the BIOS lists the faster part.
Sources and verification
- Intel Celeron B810 Specs (TechPowerUp)
- Intel Celeron B810 Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck, 650 to 950 MHz)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .