Intel Core i3-2370M socket: Socket G2
The Intel Core i3-2370M uses the Socket G2 socket. It is a socketed 35 W dual core Sandy Bridge mobile part with Hyper-Threading at 2.4 GHz.
- Socket
- Socket G2
- Launched
- January 2012
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 2.4 GHz
Intel Core i3-2370M specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.4 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 1150 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCPGA988 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-2370M 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 i3-2370M is
Intel Core i3-2370M is a dual core Sandy Bridge mobile processor that Intel released in January 2012 for socketed laptops. It runs at a fixed 2.4 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 2.4 GHz fixed clock led the Sandy i3 M group at launch.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics 3000 at 650 MHz to 1150 MHz. The block covers laptop displays and video without a card. The controller takes DDR3 at 1066 or 1333 MT/s.
Four threads at fixed clocks suit office multitasking without turbo surprises. Laptops pair it with HM65 or HM77 boards and spinning drives. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide contrasts this serviceable PGA part with soldered BGA twins.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i3-2370M fits Socket G2 with 988 contacts in FCPGA988 form. Mobile 6 series HM65 and HM67 boards carry early Sandy designs, while 7 series HM76 and HM77 accept Sandy parts directly. The BIOS must list the exact 2370M string.
At 35 W any Socket G2 cooler of that class covers it. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes laptop heatsinks stay board specific.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB. Matched SODIMMs help the shared HD 3000 block. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0 for Wi-Fi and storage. Most builds omit discrete graphics.
Cooling is a 35 W single fan assembly. Cleaning holds fixed clocks under classroom loads.
Upgrade paths
On Socket G2 the Core i3-2370M can step to Sandy or Ivy i5 M parts with turbo where access and BIOS allow it. Memory and storage carry over. A slower i3 reference is Intel Core i3-2328M.
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 i3-2370M use?
It uses Socket G2 in FCPGA988 form.
Does the Core i3-2370M have turbo boost?
No. It runs at a fixed 2.4 GHz with Hyper-Threading for 4 threads.
What memory does the Core i3-2370M use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB.
Can the Core i3-2370M be replaced?
Yes, in socketed laptops with manual access and BIOS support.
Sources and verification
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