Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2210 socket: LGA 775

The Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2210 uses the LGA 775 socket. It is a 65 W dual core Wolfdale desktop part at 2.2 GHz with 1 MB of L2 cache.

Socket
LGA 775
Launched
June 2009
Cores and threads
2 and 2
Base power
65 W
Codename
Wolfdale
Segment
Desktop
Clocks
2.2 GHz

Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2210 specifications

Cores2
Threads2
Core architectureWolfdale cores on 45 nm
Clock2.2 GHz (no turbo)
Front side bus800 MT/s
Cache1 MB L2 (shared)
Thermal design power65 W
Manufacturing process45 nm
Memory supportDDR2 or DDR3, two channels (board dependent)
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 from the board chipset
Integrated graphicsNone (board video where fitted)
MultiplierLocked
PackageLGA775 (FC-LGA6)

Motherboard and chipset compatibility

Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2210 needs a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.

SeriesChipsetsSupport
Intel 4 seriesX48, P45, G45, G41Works out of the box
Intel 3 seriesX38, P35, G33, G31Needs a BIOS update
45 nm Wolfdale parts boot on 3 series boards that list them, after a BIOS update.

Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 775.

LGA 775 at a glance

TypeLGA, 775 contacts
Package size37.5 × 37.5 mm
Introduced2004
MemoryDDR, DDR2 or DDR3, depending on the motherboard chipset
Cooler mounting holes72 × 72 mm

Read the full LGA 775 socket guide

What the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 is

The Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2210 is a dual core Wolfdale desktop processor from June 2009. It runs two cores at 2.2 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 1 MB of shared L2 on a 45 nm R0 process. Power is rated at 65 W with an 800 MT/s front side bus.

The E2210 is unusual with Celeron class 1 MB of cache under the Pentium name for large vendors. Against the E5200 at 2.5 GHz it trails on clocks and cache at the same 65 W. CPU collectors track the SLB7N and SLB9R sSpecs.

There is no graphics on the CPU. Display comes from the board chipset or a discrete card.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The Pentium Dual-Core E2210 fits LGA 775 with 775 lands. Intel 4 series boards boot Wolfdale natively, while 3 series boards need a listed BIOS.

The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules, and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 page shows a quad on the same socket.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

Memory is DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the board chipset.

The 800 MT/s front side bus links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe Gen 2 slots hang off the chipset.

Cooling is the stock 65 W LGA 775 sink on the 72 × 72 mm pattern.

Upgrade paths

On LGA 775 the upgrade is the E5200 with 2 MB of cache on the same board. Beyond LGA 775 a move to LGA 1156 needs a new board.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 use?

LGA 775, the 775-land package. Intel 4 series boards boot it natively, 3 series after a BIOS update.

How many cores does the Pentium Dual-Core E2210 have?

Two cores and two threads at 2.2 GHz with 1 MB of shared L2 cache.

What memory works with the Pentium Dual-Core E2210?

DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the board chipset.

Sources and verification

  1. INTEL Pentium Dual-Core (brainstones)
  2. Wolfdale microprocessor (Wikipedia)

Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .