Intel Celeron G440 socket: LGA 1155
The Intel Celeron G440 uses the LGA 1155 socket. It is a 35 W single core Sandy Bridge desktop part at 1.6 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1155
- Launched
- September 2011
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.6 GHz
Intel Celeron G440 specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (650 MHz to 1000 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1155 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Celeron G440 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 7 series | Z77, Z75, H77, B75, Q77, Q75 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series: H61, H67, P67, Z68 | Z68, P67, H67, H61 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series business: B65, Q65, Q67 | Q67, Q65, B65 | 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 1155.
LGA 1155 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,155 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Celeron G440 is
Intel Celeron G440 is a single core Sandy Bridge desktop processor that Intel released in September 2011 for basic office towers. It runs at a fixed 1.6 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 1 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on a 32 nm process.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 650 MHz to 1000 MHz, with no HD 2000 or 3000 branding on this GT1 block. The block drives office monitors and video without a card. The memory controller takes DDR3 at 1066 MT/s in two channels.
One thread at low clocks covers single task terminal loads that never scale with cores. Towers pair it with H61 or B75 boards and 2 GB of DDR3 for quiet service. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socket in a used office box.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron G440 fits LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot Sandy Bridge directly, so H61, B75, H77 and business sets all work. No update is needed for Sandy parts.
At 35 W the chip fits slim office designs with small coolers. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules, and Intel Celeron G460 shows the Hyper-Threaded single core on the same socket.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 32 GB. Office builds with 2 GB rarely stress the link. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0. Most builds stay on integrated graphics for office monitors.
Cooling follows the 35 W rating with a small stock heatsink on 75 × 75 mm spacing.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1155 the Celeron G440 sits at the bottom of the stack, so almost any same socket move adds cores or threads. Steps include dual core Celeron parts, Pentium duals and Core i3 chips with Hyper-Threading. Memory and storage carry over.
A platform move to DDR4 boards such as LGA 1200 needs a new board and RAM. Keep the G440 board for terminal duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron G440 use?
It uses LGA 1155. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot it directly.
How many threads does the Celeron G440 have?
One core with 1 thread at a fixed 1.6 GHz. No Hyper-Threading is present.
What memory does the Celeron G440 use?
DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Is the Celeron G440 unlocked?
No. The multiplier is locked.
Sources and verification
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