Intel Pentium P6300 socket: Socket G1
The Intel Pentium P6300 uses the Socket G1 socket. It is a 35 W dual core Arrandale mobile part at 2.27 GHz for socketed laptops.
- Socket
- Socket G1
- Launched
- January 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Arrandale
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 2.27 GHz
Intel Pentium P6300 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Arrandale cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.27 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 3 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-800 and 1066, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the package, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (500 MHz to 667 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | rPGA988A (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium P6300 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 P6300 is
Intel Pentium P6300 is a dual core Arrandale mobile processor that Intel released in January 2011 for socketed budget laptops. It runs at a fixed 2.27 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 3 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on a 32 nm process with a separate 45 nm graphics die on the package.
Pentium Arrandale parts sit above Celeron in clocks while keeping the same 35 W envelope. Office suites and browsing feel direct at 2.27 GHz. The chip lacks threads for heavy multitasking.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics at 500 MHz to 667 MHz. The block drives laptop panels and external monitors. The memory controller takes DDR3 SODIMMs in two channels.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Pentium P6300 fits Socket G1 with 988 pins in rPGA988A form. HM55 and HM57 boards from the Calpella wave carry it. The BIOS must list the exact P6300 string.
Board makers publish the final CPU lists. A board that omits the string may refuse to boot even when the chipset matches. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains why the list outranks the chipset name.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-800 and 1066, two channels, up to 8 GB. Matched SODIMMs help shared graphics. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the package at PCIe 2.0 for wireless and storage. Most P6300 laptops stay on integrated graphics.
Cooling is a 35 W laptop fan assembly sized per chassis. Cleaning restores sustained clocks.
Upgrade paths
On Socket G1 the P6300 can move to a Core i3 3xxM with Hyper-Threading where access and BIOS allow it. Storage and memory carry over. A nearby Arrandale reference is the Core i3-390M class on the same socket.
A platform move means a new laptop. Keep the old body for basic tasks after wiping the drive.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Pentium P6300 use?
It uses Socket G1 in rPGA988A form.
Does the Pentium P6300 have Hyper-Threading?
No. Two cores give 2 threads at a fixed 2.27 GHz.
What memory does the Pentium P6300 use?
DDR3-800 and 1066, two channels, up to 8 GB.
Can the Pentium P6300 be replaced?
Yes, in socketed laptops with manual access and BIOS support.
Sources and verification
- Intel Pentium P6300 Notebook Processor (Notebookcheck, 2.27 GHz, 35 W, HD 500 to 667, Jan 2011)
- Socket G1 Processor List (P6300 Arrandale Socket G1 rPGA988A)
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