Intel Core i7-2670QM socket: Socket G2
The Intel Core i7-2670QM uses the Socket G2 socket. It is a 45 W quad core Sandy Bridge mobile part at 2.2 GHz with turbo to 3.1 GHz and Hyper-Threading.
- Socket
- Socket G2
- Launched
- October 2011
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 3.1 GHz
Intel Core i7-2670QM specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, 3.1 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 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 i7-2670QM 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 i7-2670QM is
Intel Core i7-2670QM is a quad core Sandy Bridge mobile processor that Intel released in October 2011 for socketed performance laptops. It runs at 2.2 GHz base with turbo to 3.1 GHz and includes Hyper-Threading, so 4 cores give 8 threads. Cache is 6 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 45 W on a 32 nm process.
The 200 MHz lift over the 2630QM trims waits in threaded creation tasks. Late 2011 laptops pair it with HM65 or HM77 boards and discrete GPUs. Fixed board BOMs keep behavior stable.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics 3000 at 650 MHz to 1100 MHz. The block covers laptop panels at native resolution. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide places this rPGA part against soldered forms.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i7-2670QM fits Socket G2 with 988 contacts in FCPGA988 form. HM65 and HM67 boards from the Sandy wave carry it, and HM76 plus HM77 boards accept Sandy quads. The BIOS must list 2670QM by name.
A board that omits the string may refuse to boot even when the chipset matches. Check the maker CPU list before buying a used laptop for parts.
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 discrete graphics, wireless and storage.
Cooling follows the 45 W mobile pattern with shared pipes for CPU and GPU where fitted. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes laptop heatsinks stay board specific.
Upgrade paths
On Socket G2 the 2670QM can move to the 2760QM for higher clocks, where lid access and firmware allow it. Memory and storage move with the board. A nearby socketed quad reference is Intel Core i7-2630QM.
A full platform change needs a new laptop. Keep the old body for spare use.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i7-2670QM use?
It uses Socket G2 in FCPGA988 form.
How is the Core i7-2670QM different from the 2630QM?
The 2670QM runs at 2.2 GHz base with 3.1 GHz turbo. The 2630QM runs at 2.0 GHz base with 2.9 GHz turbo.
What memory does the Core i7-2670QM use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB.
Can the Core i7-2670QM be upgraded?
Yes, where the laptop allows lid access and the BIOS lists the faster part.
Sources and verification
- Sandy Bridge mobile list (2670QM 2.2 GHz turbo 3.1 Oct 2011 Socket G2)
- Sandy Bridge (Wikipedia, 2670QM quad Oct 2011)
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