Intel Pentium P6000 socket: Socket G1
The Intel Pentium P6000 uses the Socket G1 socket. It is a 35 W dual core Arrandale mobile part at 1877 MHz with 3 MB of L3 cache for budget notebooks.
- Socket
- Socket G1
- Launched
- June 2010
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Arrandale
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 1.88 GHz
Intel Pentium P6000 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Arrandale cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1877 MHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 512 KB L2 (2 × 256 KB), 3 MB shared L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm CPU, 45 nm graphics |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 x16 from the package |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics (Ironlake) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket G1 (rPGA988A, 988 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium P6000 needs a motherboard with a Socket G1 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 5 series mobile | HM55, HM57, QM57 | 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 G1.
Socket G1 at a glance
| Type | rPGA, 988 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | September 2009 |
| Memory | DDR3, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the Pentium P6000 is
The Intel Pentium P6000 is a dual core Arrandale mobile processor that Intel launched in June 2010 for budget notebooks. It runs two Westmere cores at 1877 MHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Each core carries 256 KB of L2 cache with 3 MB of shared L3 cache. Power is rated at 35 W on a 32 nm CPU die with a 45 nm graphics die.
The odd 1877 MHz clock comes from a 14x multiplier on the 133 MHz base clock. Against the P6100 at 2.0 GHz it trails by about 120 MHz at the same 35 W. HD Graphics with 12 execution units cover office displays. The multiplier is locked.
Memory is DDR3 in two channels up to 8 GB through the on package controller.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Pentium P6000 fits Socket G1 with 988 pins in rPGA form. HM55 class boards boot Arrandale directly. Check the notebook vendor CPU list because OEM boards often restrict faster chips.
Socket G1 chips never fit BGA 1288 boards despite shared silicon. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules, and the Intel Pentium P6300 page shows a later Pentium on the same socket.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR3-1066 in two channels up to 8 GB. A matched pair of SO-DIMMs suits most P6000 notebooks.
PCIe 2.0 x16 comes from the package for discrete graphics options.
Cooling uses the notebook vendor heat pipe assembly rated for 35 W.
Upgrade paths
On Socket G1 the upgrade is a P6200 at 2.133 GHz or a Core i3 with Hyper-Threading on the same board. Beyond Socket G1 a move to Sandy Bridge needs a new notebook.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Pentium P6000 use?
Socket G1, the 988-pin rPGA package on HM55 class boards.
How many cores does the Pentium P6000 have?
Two cores and two threads at 1877 MHz with 256 KB of L2 per core and 3 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Pentium P6000?
DDR3-1066 in two channels up to 8 GB.
Sources and verification
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