Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 socket: Socket P
The Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 uses the Socket P socket. It is a 35 W dual core Penryn mobile part at 2.1 GHz with 1 MB of L2 cache for budget notebooks.
- Socket
- Socket P
- Launched
- April 2009
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Penryn
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 2.1 GHz
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Penryn cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz (no turbo) |
| Front side bus | 800 MT/s |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (shared) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 or DDR3, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the mobile chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board chipset graphics) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket P (mPGA478MN, 478 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 needs a motherboard with a Socket P socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Montevina (4 series mobile) | GM45, PM45 | Works out of the box |
| Santa Rosa (965) | GM965, PM965 | Needs a BIOS update 45 nm Penryn parts boot on Santa Rosa 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 Socket P.
Socket P at a glance
| Type | PGA, 478 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 35 mm |
| Introduced | May 2007 |
| Memory | DDR2 or DDR3, depending on the chipset, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the Pentium Dual-Core T4300 is
The Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 is a dual core Penryn mobile processor from April 2009 for budget notebooks. It runs two cores at 2.1 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 1 MB of shared L2 on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 35 W with an 800 MT/s front side bus.
The T4300 adds 100 MHz over the T4200 at the same 35 W. Family tables place it in the T4xxx line with 1 MB and Socket P. Against Core 2 Duo mobiles it trails on cache at lower cost.
There is no graphics on the CPU. Display comes from the mobile chipset.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Pentium Dual-Core T4300 fits Socket P with 478 pins. Montevina and Santa Rosa boards boot it with a listed BIOS.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules, and the Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4500 page shows a faster Pentium on the same socket.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the chipset.
The 800 MT/s front side bus links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling uses the notebook vendor heat pipe assembly rated for 35 W.
Upgrade paths
On Socket P the upgrade is the T4400 or T4500 on the same board. Beyond Socket P a move to Arrandale needs a new notebook.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Pentium Dual-Core T4300 use?
Socket P, the 478-pin mPGA478MN package.
How many cores does the Pentium Dual-Core T4300 have?
Two cores and two threads at 2.1 GHz with 1 MB of shared L2 cache.
What memory works with the Pentium Dual-Core T4300?
DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the chipset.
Sources and verification
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