Intel Core i3-2328M socket: Socket G2
The Intel Core i3-2328M uses the Socket G2 socket. It is a socketed 35 W dual core Sandy Bridge mobile part with Hyper-Threading at 2.2 GHz.
- Socket
- Socket G2
- Launched
- September 2012
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 2.2 GHz
Intel Core i3-2328M specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 3 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 3000 (650 MHz to 1100 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCPGA988 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-2328M needs a motherboard with a Socket G2 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket G2 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket G2 at a glance
| Type | rPGA, 988 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 and DDR3L, two channels, 1066 to 1600 MT/s |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the Core i3-2328M is
Intel Core i3-2328M is a dual core Sandy Bridge mobile processor that Intel released in September 2012 for socketed laptops. It runs at a fixed 2.2 GHz with no turbo, with 3 MB Intel Smart Cache and Hyper-Threading for 4 threads. Power is rated at 35 W on a 32 nm process. The late 2012 timing places it beside Ivy Bridge M parts on shared Socket G2 boards.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics 3000 at 650 MHz to 1100 MHz. The block covers laptop displays and video without a card. The controller takes DDR3 SODIMMs at 1066 or 1333 MT/s.
Fixed clocks with four threads suit office multitasking that never triggers turbo. Laptops pair it with HM76 or HM77 boards and small drives. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socket.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i3-2328M fits Socket G2 with 988 contacts in FCPGA988 form. Mobile 7 series boards accept Sandy parts directly, while 6 series boards carry early Sandy firmware. The BIOS must list the exact 2328M string, since late 2012 models postdate early Socket G2 firmware.
At 35 W any Socket G2 heatsink of that class covers it. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains the Sandy and Ivy board order.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB. Two SODIMMs feed four threads and shared graphics. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0 for Wi-Fi and storage. Most builds stay on HD 3000 alone.
Cooling is a 35 W single fan design. Cleaning holds the fixed 2.2 GHz behavior under office loads.
Upgrade paths
On Socket G2 the Core i3-2328M can move to faster Sandy or Ivy M parts where access and BIOS allow it, including i5 chips with turbo. Memory and storage carry over. A close Sandy reference is Intel Celeron 1020M without Hyper-Threading.
A platform move means a new laptop. Keep the old body for office duty after a wipe.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i3-2328M use?
It uses Socket G2 in FCPGA988 form.
Does the Core i3-2328M have turbo boost?
No. It runs at a fixed 2.2 GHz with Hyper-Threading for 4 threads.
What memory does the Core i3-2328M use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB.
Can the Core i3-2328M be replaced?
Yes, in socketed laptops with manual access and BIOS support.
Sources and verification
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