Intel Celeron E1200 socket: LGA 775
The Intel Celeron E1200 uses the LGA 775 socket. It is a 65 W dual-core Allendale desktop part at 1.6 GHz with 512 KB of shared L2 cache for value towers.
- Socket
- LGA 775
- Launched
- January 2008
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Allendale
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.6 GHz
Intel Celeron E1200 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Allendale cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 512 KB shared L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 65 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 and DDR3 through the board chipset |
| Front side bus | 800 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA 775 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Celeron E1200 needs a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Intel 4 series | X48, P45, G45, G41 | Works out of the box |
| Intel 3 series | X38, P35, G33, G31 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 775.
LGA 775 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 775 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Memory | DDR, DDR2 or DDR3, depending on the motherboard chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | 72 × 72 mm |
What the Celeron E1200 is
The Intel Celeron E1200 is a 1.6 GHz dual-core value desktop processor from January 20, 2008. It runs two Core cores at 1.6 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 512 KB of shared L2 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 65 W on LGA 775.
The E1200 opened the Celeron dual-core line in stepping M0 on an 800 MT/s bus, giving office towers a cheap dual core without Pentium branding. It has no VT-x virtualization. Against single-core Celerons it wins every multitasking comparison at a similar price.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E1200 drops into LGA 775 boards with DDR2 or DDR3 memory and a BIOS that lists early-2008 Celeron dual cores, such as G31 and G33 boards. It pairs with value 3 series chipsets contemporary with Allendale. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 and DDR3 through the board chipset in two channels.
An 800 MT/s front side bus ties the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is any 65 W rated LGA 775 heatsink on the 72.5 × 72.5 mm mount, with Enhanced SpeedStep trimming draw at idle.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 775 the upgrade is the Intel Celeron E1400 at 2.0 GHz or the Intel Celeron E1500 at 2.2 GHz within the Celeron line, or the Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2220 at 2.4 GHz with 1 MB of cache. Beyond LGA 775 a move to a newer platform needs a new board and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Celeron E1200 use?
LGA 775, on DDR2 or DDR3 boards with a Celeron-aware BIOS.
How many cores does the Celeron E1200 have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 1.6 GHz with 512 KB of shared L2 cache.
What memory works with the Celeron E1200?
DDR2 and DDR3 through the board chipset in two channels.
Sources and verification
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