Intel Core i7-4610M socket: Socket G3
The Intel Core i7-4610M uses the Socket G3 socket. It is a dual core Haswell mobile part with four threads from 3.0 GHz to 3.7 GHz at 37 W with HD Graphics 4600.
- Socket
- Socket G3
- Launched
- February 2014
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 37 W
- Codename
- Haswell
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 3.7 GHz
Intel Core i7-4610M specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Haswell cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 4 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 37 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 (400 MHz to 1.3 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCPGA946 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i7-4610M needs a motherboard with a Socket G3 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Lynx Point mobile (8 series) | HM87, HM86, QM87 | 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 Socket G3.
Socket G3 at a glance
| Type | rPGA, 946 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | June 2013 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the Core i7-4610M is
The Core i7-4610M is a fast socketed Haswell dual core for business laptops on Socket G3. Intel set two cores and four threads at 3.0 GHz base with turbo to 3.7 GHz. Four megabytes of Smart Cache serve office multitasking with trips. Power is 37 W on 22 nm from February 2014. It leads mobile dual cores on clocks for buyers who keep socketed bodies.
High base clocks keep business apps direct without waiting for turbo. Bursts to 3.7 GHz lift single thread work such as large sheets and compiles. Four threads handle calls beside documents. The rPGA package allows board level replacement in serviceable chassis, unlike soldered U and HQ parts. An SSD completes the feel for travel use.
HD Graphics 4600 from 400 MHz to 1.3 GHz drives laptop and external displays. DDR3L-1333 and 1600 over two channels to 32 GB feed cores and graphics. The mix is a swappable Haswell mobile socket for fleets that service machines for years.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 4610M seats in Socket G3 as FCPGA946 at 37.5 × 37.5 mm with pins. Boards with HM87, HM86 and QM87 companions accept it with Haswell mobile firmware. Check the laptop maker CPU list for the exact chassis, since mobile boards are model specific. Unlike soldered packages, a service manual may allow a same socket swap within power limits.
Memory is DDR3L SODIMMs, not desktop DIMMs. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains socketed mobile trade offs. Cooler fit follows the laptop heatsink per manual with board specific mounting, not a desktop pattern.
A move to quad MQ on the same board is possible in some chassis with 47 W cooling, but verify power and BIOS support first. Soldered HQ boards never accept this pinned chip.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 across two channels to 32 GB is the memory spec. Sixteen gigabytes suits business use with an SSD. Paired SODIMMs help HD 4600 in presentations. Four slot workstation bodies reach the full 32 GB.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes from the CPU feed discrete graphics and storage per chassis wiring. Business bodies often keep integrated video for battery. The Lynx Point companions add PCIe 2.0 lanes for USB, SATA and networking. Exact lane splits follow the service manual.
Cooling is board specific with heat pipes sized for 37 W. There is no boxed cooler. Fan curves in firmware balance noise and turbo. Keep vents clear for steady 3.0 GHz operation on docks.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket the Intel Core i7-4810MQ at 2.8 GHz to 3.8 GHz with eight threads is the quad step where chassis cooling allows 47 W. The Intel Core i7-4710HQ on BGA 1364 is a soldered alternative with similar threads but no swap option. Both need board and power checks.
A newer thin platform means a new laptop with soldered parts. The 4610M covers socketed business fleets where fast dual cores with service options matter.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-4610M use?
It uses Socket G3 with pins. It can change within power limits per manual.
How many cores does the Core i7-4610M have?
Two cores and four threads at 3.0 GHz base with turbo to 3.7 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i7-4610M include?
Intel HD Graphics 4600.
When did the Core i7-4610M launch?
February 2014 with socketed Haswell business laptops.
Sources and verification
- List of Intel Core i7 microprocessors (Wikipedia, i7-4610M 3.0 GHz 37W Socket G3)
- Intel Core i7-4610M Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck, 3.0 to 3.7 GHz HD4600)
- Socket G3 (Wikipedia, rPGA946 contacts and Haswell mobile)
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