Intel Celeron B830 socket: Socket G2
The Intel Celeron B830 uses the Socket G2 socket. It is a socketed 35 W dual core Sandy Bridge mobile part at 1.8 GHz.
- Socket
- Socket G2
- Launched
- September 2012
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.8 GHz
Intel Celeron B830 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 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 1050 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCPGA988 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron B830 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 B830 is
Intel Celeron B830 is a dual core Sandy Bridge mobile processor that Intel released in September 2012 as the fastest B series dual of the generation. It runs at a fixed 1.8 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 2 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is rated at 35 W on a 32 nm process.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 650 MHz to 1050 MHz per the ARK mirror and Chipswiki graphics sections. Some Notebookcheck text rounds the ceiling lower, but the ARK mirror value is the reference used here. The block covers laptop displays without a card, and the controller takes DDR3 at 1066 or 1333 MT/s.
Late 2012 boards pair it with HM76 or HM77 and small SSDs for a direct low cost feel. Fixed clocks keep behavior predictable for fleets. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socket.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron B830 fits Socket G2 with 988 contacts in FCPGA988 form. Mobile 7 series boards accept Sandy parts directly, while 6 series boards carry early Sandy firmware. The BIOS must list the exact B830 string.
At 35 W any Socket G2 cooler of that class covers it. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes laptop cooling stays board specific.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB. Matched pairs help shared graphics. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0 for Wi-Fi and storage. Most B830 laptops omit discrete graphics.
Cooling is a 35 W single fan assembly. Cleaning holds fixed clocks under school loads.
Upgrade paths
On Socket G2 the Celeron B830 can move to Pentium duals and Core M parts where access and BIOS allow it. A faster Celeron is not available above this model, so the next useful step is a Pentium or Core i3. Memory and storage carry over. A dual reference is Intel Celeron 1020M.
A platform move means a new laptop. Keep the old body for basic work after wiping the drive.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron B830 use?
It uses Socket G2 in FCPGA988 form.
How is the Celeron B830 different from the B820?
Base is 1.8 GHz instead of 1.7 GHz. Cache, power and graphics match.
What memory does the Celeron B830 use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB.
Can the Celeron B830 be replaced?
Yes, in socketed laptops with manual access and BIOS support.
Sources and verification
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