Intel Core i5-3380M socket: Socket G2
The Intel Core i5-3380M uses the Socket G2 socket in its socketed form. It also ships soldered on BGA 1023.
- Socket
- Socket G2
- Launched
- January 2013
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Ivy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.9 / 3.6 GHz
Intel Core i5-3380M specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Ivy Bridge cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 2.9 GHz base, up to 3.6 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 3 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 from the CPU (lane layout varies by board design) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz to 1250 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCPGA988 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-3380M 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 i5-3380M is
Intel Core i5-3380M is a dual core Ivy Bridge part that Intel released in January 2013 for serviceable laptops with socketed boards. It uses the Ivy Bridge core design on a 22 nm process, running at 2.9 GHz base with turbo to 3.6 GHz. The cache is 3 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3). Power is 35 W. Graphics come from Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz to 1250 MHz).
The two cores carry Hyper-Threading for 4 threads. The graphics block covers office work and video without a separate chip, while some bodies pair a discrete GPU over PCIe. The package supports DDR3 SODIMM memory that can be serviced.
At 35 W the Core i5-3380M belongs to the socketed mobile group. The clocks suit everyday multitasking with a single fan. Laptops pair it with SODIMM memory and SATA SSDs. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socket before ordering parts.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i5-3380M fits Socket G2, a 988-contact pin grid array with socketed rPGA packaging in its socketed form. It also ships soldered on BGA 1023, so check the sSpec before ordering parts: PGA orderings carry FC-PGA12F trays while BGA orderings carry FC-BGA12F trays. Check the laptop service manual for access steps and the maker CPU support list for the exact model string.
Power and firmware decide service results. The 35 W envelope sizes the heat pipes and fans, and the board BIOS must list the exact Core i5-3380M string. HM76 and HM77 boards pair the mobile SKUs. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes socketed laptop parts use board specific heatsinks.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is ddr3-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 gb. Two SODIMM slots allow service and upgrades to the board maximum. Two matched modules help the graphics block that shares system RAM.
PCI Express is PCIe 3.0 from the CPU with a layout that varies by board design. Boards wire lanes to discrete graphics options, Wi-Fi and SSDs. A mainstream card of the era pairs without waste where the chassis allows.
Cooling uses board specific heat pipes and fans sized for 35 W. Repaste and fan cleaning help sustained clocks more than any setting change.
Upgrade paths
A same socket move on Socket G2 is possible in theory but narrow in practice. The Core i5-3380M can swap for another G2 part where the manual allows access and the BIOS lists the target, for example to a Core i3 M part with Hyper-Threading. The heatsink and power envelope must match. The soldered BGA twin is not an upgrade target, since the packages never interchange.
A platform move means a new laptop. Current Intel mobile lives on newer BGA packages with DDR4 or LPDDR4 and current wireless, which no Socket G2 board can reach. Recycle the old laptop through a proper e waste path once data is wiped.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-3380M use?
It uses Socket G2, a 988-contact socketed rPGA package.
Can the Core i5-3380M be replaced?
Yes, where the laptop allows access and the BIOS lists the exact model. Check the service manual first.
What memory does the Core i5-3380M use?
DDR3-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB. Two matched SODIMMs help the integrated graphics.
Does a soldered version exist?
Yes. This SKU also ships soldered on BGA 1023; check the sSpec before ordering parts.
Sources and verification
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