Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 socket: Socket P

The Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 uses the Socket P socket. It is a 44 W dual core Penryn mobile part at 3.067 GHz with 6 MB of L2 cache.

Socket
Socket P
Launched
March 2009
Cores and threads
2 and 2
Base power
44 W
Codename
Penryn
Segment
Mobile (socketed)
Clocks
3.07 GHz

Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 specifications

Cores2
Threads2
Core architecturePenryn cores on 45 nm
Clocks3.067 GHz (no turbo)
Front side bus1066 MT/s
Cache6 MB L2 (shared)
Processor base power (TDP)44 W
Manufacturing process45 nm
Memory supportDDR2 or DDR3, two channels
PCI ExpressPCIe from the mobile chipset
Integrated graphicsNone (board chipset graphics)
MultiplierLocked
PackageSocket P (mPGA478MN, 478 pins)

Motherboard and chipset compatibility

Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 needs a motherboard with a Socket P socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.

SeriesChipsetsSupport
Montevina (4 series mobile)GM45, PM45Works out of the box
Santa Rosa (965)GM965, PM965Needs a BIOS update
45 nm Penryn parts boot on Santa Rosa boards that list them, after a BIOS update.

Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket P.

Socket P at a glance

TypePGA, 478 contacts
Package size35 × 35 mm
IntroducedMay 2007
MemoryDDR2 or DDR3, depending on the chipset, two channels
Cooler mounting holesBoard specific (laptop heatsink)

Read the full Socket P socket guide

What the Core 2 Duo E8435 is

The Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 is a dual core Penryn mobile processor from March 2009. It runs two Penryn cores at 3.067 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 6 MB of shared L2 on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 44 W with a 1066 MT/s front side bus.

The E8435 tops the E8x35 vendor line at T9900 clocks with lower 44 W power. Against the E8335 it adds base speed at the same 44 W.

There is no graphics on the CPU. Display comes from the mobile chipset.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The Core 2 Duo E8435 fits Socket P with 478 pins. Vendor boards boot it with a 2009 BIOS.

The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules, and the Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4500 page shows a Pentium on the same socket.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

Memory is DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the chipset.

The 1066 MT/s front side bus links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.

Cooling uses the notebook vendor assembly rated for 44 W.

Upgrade paths

On Socket P there is no faster stock E series dual core, so the path is a T9900 or a move to Arrandale. Keep it where two fast threads still cover the work.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Core 2 Duo E8435 use?

Socket P, the 478-pin mPGA478MN package.

How many cores does the Core 2 Duo E8435 have?

Two cores and two threads at 3.067 GHz with 6 MB of shared L2 cache.

What memory works with the Core 2 Duo E8435?

DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the chipset.

Sources and verification

  1. List of Intel Core 2 microprocessors (Wikipedia)
  2. Socket P CPU list (cpu-monkey)

Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .