Intel Celeron B710 socket: Socket G2
The Intel Celeron B710 uses the Socket G2 socket. It is a socketed 35 W single core Sandy Bridge mobile part at 1.6 GHz.
- Socket
- Socket G2
- Launched
- June 2011
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.6 GHz
Intel Celeron B710 specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1.5 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (650 MHz to 1000 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCPGA988 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron B710 needs a motherboard with a Socket G2 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket G2 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket G2 at a glance
| Type | rPGA, 988 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 and DDR3L, two channels, 1066 to 1600 MT/s |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the Celeron B710 is
Intel Celeron B710 is a single core Sandy Bridge mobile processor that Intel released in June 2011 for low cost socketed laptops. It runs at a fixed 1.6 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 1.5 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on a 32 nm process.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 650 MHz to 1000 MHz. The block drives the laptop panel and an external monitor for web and office work. The on die controller takes DDR3 SODIMMs at 1066 or 1333 MT/s.
One thread at fixed clocks covers single task classroom loads of the period. Laptops pair it with HM65 class boards and small drives. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide contrasts this serviceable PGA part with soldered BGA twins.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron B710 fits Socket G2 with 988 contacts in FCPGA988 form at 37.5 × 37.5 mm. Mobile 6 series HM65 and HM67 boards carry early Sandy designs, while 7 series HM76 and HM77 accept Sandy parts directly. The BIOS must list the exact B710 string.
At 35 W any Socket G2 heatsink of that class covers it. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains the Sandy and Ivy board order.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB. Two SODIMMs allow service to the board maximum. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0, split by the board for Wi-Fi, storage and any discrete GPU. Most B710 laptops stay on integrated graphics.
Cooling is board specific for 35 W with a single fan. Dust removal restores the fixed 1.6 GHz behavior.
Upgrade paths
On Socket G2 the Celeron B710 can move to dual Celeron parts, Pentium duals and Core i3 or i5 M chips where the manual allows access and the BIOS lists the target. Memory and storage carry over in most swaps. A dual core reference on the same socket is Intel Celeron B720 with the same power.
A platform move means a new laptop on a newer BGA package. Keep the old machine for spare duty after wiping the drive.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron B710 use?
It uses Socket G2 in FCPGA988 form with 988 contacts.
How many threads does the Celeron B710 have?
One core with 1 thread at a fixed 1.6 GHz. No Hyper-Threading is present.
What memory does the Celeron B710 use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB.
Can the Celeron B710 be replaced?
Yes, in socketed laptops where the manual allows access and the BIOS lists the model.
Sources and verification
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