Intel Core i5-2320 socket: LGA 1155
The Intel Core i5-2320 uses the LGA 1155 socket. It is a 95 W quad core Sandy Bridge desktop part at 3.0 GHz with turbo to 3.3 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1155
- Launched
- September 2011
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 95 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 3.3 GHz
Intel Core i5-2320 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, 3.3 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1155 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-2320 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 7 series | Z77, Z75, H77, B75, Q77, Q75 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series: H61, H67, P67, Z68 | Z68, P67, H67, H61 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series business: B65, Q65, Q67 | Q67, Q65, B65 | 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 LGA 1155.
LGA 1155 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,155 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i5-2320 is
Intel Core i5-2320 is a quad core Sandy Bridge desktop processor that Intel released in September 2011 for office and home towers. It runs at 3.0 GHz base with turbo to 3.3 GHz and has no Hyper-Threading, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 6 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 95 W on a 32 nm process with 1,160 million transistors.
The 2320 sits 100 MHz above the 2310 on base and turbo. Threaded office work and light creation tasks run well. It still trails unlocked K parts in tuning headroom.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics 2000. The block covers dual office monitors. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide contrasts this desktop LGA part with mobile forms.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i5-2320 fits LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form. H61, H67, P67, Z68 and later B75 plus H77 boards all boot Sandy quads directly. No BIOS update is needed for this chip.
Small tower makers used the 2320 with H61 boards and 4 GB of DDR3. Any retail board with the 2320 string in its CPU list works the same way.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB. Matched pairs help shared graphics. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0 for a single graphics or I/O card. Most builds leave the slot empty.
Cooling is the standard 95 W desktop heatsink on 75 × 75 mm spacing. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes this mount carries across LGA generations.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1155 the 2320 can move to the i5-2500 for 300 MHz more, or to an i7-2600 for Hyper-Threading. The board, RAM and storage stay. A same socket dual core reference is Intel Core i3-2120.
A platform move to DDR4 needs a new board and RAM. Retire the 2320 box to classroom duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-2320 use?
It uses LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form.
How is the Core i5-2320 different from the 2310?
The 2320 runs at 3.0 GHz base with 3.3 GHz turbo. The 2310 runs at 2.9 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo.
What memory does the Core i5-2320 use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Does the Core i5-2320 have Hyper-Threading?
No. Four cores give 4 threads.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-2320 Specs (TechPowerUp, 3.0 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz, 95 W, Sep 2011, HD2000)
- Intel Core i5-2000 Series (CPU Grade, i5-2320 3.0 to 3.3 GHz HD2000)
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