Intel Core i5-2435M socket: Socket G2
The Intel Core i5-2435M uses the Socket G2 socket. It is a 35 W dual core Sandy Bridge mobile part at 2.4 GHz with turbo to 3.0 GHz and Hyper-Threading. This page covers the socketed rPGA version. The chip also ships soldered on BGA 1023.
- Socket
- Socket G2
- Launched
- September 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.4 / 3.0 GHz
Intel Core i5-2435M specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz base, 3.0 GHz 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 1300 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCPGA988 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-2435M 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 i5-2435M is
Intel Core i5-2435M is a dual core Sandy Bridge mobile processor that Intel released in September 2011 for socketed laptops. It runs at 2.4 GHz base with turbo to 3.0 GHz and includes Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 3 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on a 32 nm process.
The 2435M matches the 2430M on CPU clocks while using a higher graphics burst. Office behavior is identical in CPU tasks, while video playback gains a small lift. Laptops from the late 2011 wave pair it with HM65 or HM77 boards.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics 3000 at 650 MHz to 1300 MHz. The block drives laptop panels at native resolution. Memory is DDR3 at 1066 or 1333 MT/s.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i5-2435M fits Socket G2 with 988 contacts in FCPGA988 form. This page covers the socketed version. The same silicon also ships soldered on BGA 1023 for thin bodies. HM65, HM67, HM76 and HM77 boards that list the string boot it at rated clocks.
OEM supply means boxed stock is rare. Check the laptop maker list for the exact model before moving the chip.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB. A matched pair helps shared graphics more than a single larger module. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0. Lanes feed wireless, storage and card readers.
Cooling follows the 35 W mobile pattern with a single fan and board specific heatsink. Cleaning the fan restores sustained clocks.
Upgrade paths
On Socket G2 the 2435M can move to the 2520M or 2540M for higher clocks, where lid access and firmware allow it. Memory and storage move with the board. A nearby socketed reference is Intel Core i5-2430M.
A full platform change needs a new laptop. Keep the old body for spare use.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-2435M use?
It uses Socket G2 in FCPGA988 form. A soldered twin exists on BGA 1023.
How is the Core i5-2435M different from the 2430M?
CPU clocks match the 2430M. The 2435M uses a higher 1300 MHz graphics burst.
What memory does the Core i5-2435M use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB.
Can the Core i5-2435M be upgraded?
Yes, where the laptop allows lid access and the BIOS lists the faster part.
Sources and verification
- Core i5-2435M 2.4 GHz turbo 3.0 HD3000 650 to 1300 BGA-1023 Sep 2011 (Core i5 list)
- Intel Core i5-2537M vs 2415M comparison (Notebookcheck, 2435M 2.4 to 3.0 GHz reference)
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