Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 socket: Socket P
The Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 uses the Socket P socket. It is a 35 W dual-core Merom mobile part at 2 GHz with 4 MB of shared L2 cache for performance notebooks.
- Socket
- Socket P
- Launched
- May 2007
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Merom
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- Clocks
- 2.0 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Merom cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 2 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 4 MB shared L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 65 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 through the board chipset |
| Front side bus | 800 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board graphics where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket P (478-pin) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 needs a motherboard with a Socket P socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Montevina (4 series mobile) | GM45, PM45 | Needs a BIOS update |
| Santa Rosa (965) | GM965, PM965 | 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 Socket P.
Socket P at a glance
| Type | PGA, 478 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 35 mm |
| Introduced | May 2007 |
| Memory | DDR2 or DDR3, depending on the chipset, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the Core 2 Duo T7300 is
The Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 is a 2 GHz mobile dual core from May 2007. It runs two Merom cores at 2 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 4 MB of shared L2 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 35 W on Socket P.
The T7300 served mainstream Santa Rosa notebooks on an 800 MT/s bus in E1 and G0 steppings with a 10x multiplier at about 241 dollars launch price. It exists because buyers wanted a 2 GHz Merom with the full 4 MB cache at the standard 35 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The T7300 fits Socket P notebooks with DDR2 memory and a BIOS that lists May 2007 Merom parts, such as Santa Rosa GM965 and PM965 boards. It does not fit Socket M boards despite the shared 478 pins. Display comes from the notebook board graphics. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 through the board chipset in two channels.
An 800 MT/s front side bus ties the CPU to the mobile chipset. PCIe slots and board graphics hang off the chipset.
Cooling is the notebook vendor heat pipe assembly for the exact chassis, with Enhanced SpeedStep trimming clocks and voltage on battery.
Upgrade paths
On Socket P the upgrade is the Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 at 2.2 GHz with 4 MB of cache in the same 35 W class, or the Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 at 2 GHz with 2 MB for a lower cost. Beyond Socket P a move to Penryn needs a Montevina board that lists 45 nm parts. A swap must stay within the thermal design the chassis was qualified for.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 2 Duo T7300 use?
Socket P, on Santa Rosa boards with a Merom-aware BIOS.
How many cores does the Core 2 Duo T7300 have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2 GHz with 4 MB of shared L2 cache.
What memory works with the Core 2 Duo T7300?
DDR2 through the board chipset in two channels.
Sources and verification
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