Intel Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 socket: BGA 956
The Intel Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 uses BGA 956, the 956-ball soldered package for Penryn-L mobile processors. It is a 5.5 W single core part at 1.4 GHz with 3 MB of L2 cache for thin notebooks.
- Socket
- BGA 956
- Launched
- 2009
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Base power
- 5.5 W
- Codename
- Penryn-L
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core 2 Solo
- Clocks
- 1.4 GHz
Intel Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Penryn-L cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 1.4 GHz (no turbo) |
| Front side bus | 800 MT/s |
| Cache | 3 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 5.5 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 or DDR3, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the mobile chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board chipset graphics) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA-956 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 needs a motherboard with a BGA 956 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 956 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 956 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 956 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | June 2009 |
| Memory | DDR2 or DDR3, two channels, depending on the chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 is
The Intel Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 is a single core Penryn-L mobile processor from 2009 for thin notebooks. It runs one Penryn-L core at 1.4 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 3 MB of L2 on a 45 nm process with the SLGFM sSpec. Power is rated at 5.5 W with an 800 MT/s front side bus. Family tables show the second quarter of 2009, so this page uses the 2009 year.
The SU3500 pairs a large 3 MB cache with a 5.5 W envelope for thin designs with long battery life. Against the Pentium SU2700 at 1.3 GHz it adds cache and speed at lower power. An Intel employee post from July 2009 confirms 1.4 GHz with 800 MT/s FSB for thin notebooks.
There is no graphics on the CPU. Display comes from the mobile chipset.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 is soldered to the board in BGA 956 and cannot be replaced.
Firmware must list the exact sSpec stepping. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers soldered rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the chipset.
The 800 MT/s front side bus links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling uses a thin vendor spreader drawn for 5.5 W.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on BGA 956 because the chip is soldered. Keep the SU3500 where thin battery life matters.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 use?
BGA 956, the soldered 956-ball package. The chip cannot be removed.
How many cores does the Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 have?
One core and one thread at 1.4 GHz with 3 MB of L2 cache.
What memory works with the Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500?
DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the chipset.
Sources and verification
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