Intel Core i7-4810MQ socket: Socket G3
The Intel Core i7-4810MQ uses the Socket G3 socket. It is a quad Haswell mobile part with eight threads from 2.8 GHz to 3.8 GHz at 47 W with HD Graphics 4600.
- Socket
- Socket G3
- Launched
- February 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 47 W
- Codename
- Haswell
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.8 / 3.8 GHz
Intel Core i7-4810MQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Haswell cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 47 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 i7-4810MQ 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 i7-4810MQ is
The Core i7-4810MQ is a socketed Haswell quad for mobile workstations on Socket G3. Intel set four cores and eight threads at 2.8 GHz base with turbo to 3.8 GHz. Six megabytes of Smart Cache serve builds and edits on the move. Power is 47 W on 22 nm from February 2014. It brings desktop like threads to serviceable laptop bodies.
High base clocks keep all core work moving in 15 inch workstations with dual fans. Bursts to 3.8 GHz lift single thread steps in compiles and filters. Eight threads handle virtual machines beside creation apps with an SSD. The pinned package allows same socket service swaps within 47 W, unlike soldered HQ. Buyers pick MQ where lifecycle and repair matter.
HD Graphics 4600 from 400 MHz to 1.3 GHz covers travel without discrete power. DDR3L-1333 and 1600 over two channels to 32 GB feed cores and graphics. Most workstations pair it with Quadro or GeForce graphics for heavy 3D. The mix is a swappable Haswell mobile quad for field work.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 4810MQ seats in Socket G3 as FCPGA946 at 37.5 × 37.5 mm. Boards with QM87, HM87 and HM86 run it with Haswell mobile firmware. Check the maker list for the exact model, since mobile boards never cross chassis. Power tables target 47 W quads with dual fan pipes.
DDR3L SODIMMs carry memory, with four slots on workstation bodies for 32 GB. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers socketed mobile service. Cooling is board specific per manual, not a desktop pattern.
A step to the 8 MB 4910MQ on the same socket is possible where BIOS lists it. Soldered BGA1364 boards never accept this pinned chip.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 in dual channel to 32 GB suit mobile work. Sixteen gigabytes covers creation with an SSD. Four SODIMMs on workstation bodies reach the full population. Matched pairs help HD 4600 on the road.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes from the CPU feed discrete graphics and fast drives per chassis plan. Workstation designs wire x16 to MXM graphics with mSATA paths for storage. Lynx Point companions add PCIe 2.0 for USB and SATA. Manuals list exact splits.
Cooling uses dual fan modules for 47 W plus graphics. No boxed cooler ships. Shared pipes tie CPU and GPU noise, so fan tables matter. Keep intakes clear for steady 2.8 GHz operation.
Upgrade paths
Within the socket the Intel Core i7-4910MQ at 2.9 GHz to 3.9 GHz with 8 MB of cache is a direct cache and clock step on similar boards. The Intel Core i7-4610M at 3.0 GHz to 3.7 GHz is a lower power dual core where battery matters more than threads. Both share DDR3L and G3 mounting.
A thin soldered platform means a new laptop. The 4810MQ covers socketed workstations where 47 W quads with service options are needed.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-4810MQ use?
It uses Socket G3 with pins for serviceable laptops.
How many cores does the Core i7-4810MQ have?
Four cores and eight threads at 2.8 GHz base with turbo to 3.8 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i7-4810MQ include?
Intel HD Graphics 4600.
When did the Core i7-4810MQ launch?
February 2014 with socketed Haswell workstations.
Sources and verification
- List of Intel Core i7 microprocessors (Wikipedia, i7-4810MQ 2.8 GHz 47W Socket G3)
- Socket G3 (Wikipedia, rPGA946 Haswell mobile)
- Intel Core i7-4710MQ Specs (TechPowerUp, Socket G3 DDR3 PCIe pattern)
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