Intel Celeron G460 socket: LGA 1155
The Intel Celeron G460 uses the LGA 1155 socket. It is a 35 W single core Sandy Bridge desktop part with Hyper-Threading at 1.8 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1155
- Launched
- December 2011
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.8 GHz
Intel Celeron G460 specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1.5 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 G460 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 G460 is
Intel Celeron G460 is a single core Sandy Bridge desktop processor that Intel released in December 2011 for basic office towers. It runs at a fixed 1.8 GHz with no turbo, and Hyper-Threading turns the single core into 2 threads. Cache is 1.5 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on a 32 nm process. Benchmark listings confirm 1 core with 2 threads against database entries showing 1 thread.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 650 MHz to 1000 MHz. The block drives office monitors and video without a card. The memory controller takes DDR3 at 1066 MT/s.
The second thread helps light multitasking over the G440 at the same power. Towers pair it with H61 or B75 boards and 2 GB to 4 GB of DDR3. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide places this LGA desktop part against mobile forms.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron G460 fits LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot Sandy Bridge directly. No update is needed for Sandy parts.
At 35 W slim office designs cover it easily. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers the chipset split.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 32 GB. Two matched DIMMs help the shared graphics block. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0. Office builds usually skip a card.
Cooling is the 35 W stock pattern with push pins on 75 × 75 mm spacing.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1155 the Celeron G460 can step to dual core Celeron parts, Pentium duals and Core i3 chips on the same board. Memory and storage carry over. A single core comparison without threading is Intel Celeron G440 on the same socket.
A platform move to LGA 1200 or newer needs a new board and DDR4 RAM.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron G460 use?
It uses LGA 1155. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot it directly.
Does the Celeron G460 have Hyper-Threading?
Yes. One core gives 2 threads at 1.8 GHz.
What memory does the Celeron G460 use?
DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Is the Celeron G460 unlocked?
No. The multiplier is locked.
Sources and verification
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