Intel Core i3-9100TE socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i3-9100TE uses the LGA 1151 socket. It is a 35 W embedded quad core with ECC support.
- Socket
- LGA 1151
- Launched
- April 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 3.2 GHz
Intel Core i3-9100TE specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 3.2 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 ECC, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz base, up to 1.05 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported, DDR4 ECC |
| Package | FCLGA1151 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i3-9100TE needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Works out of the box |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Works out of the box |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Not supported |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Not supported |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i3-9100TE is
The Core i3-9100TE is a four core, four thread embedded processor from Coffee Lake. It launched in the second quarter of 2019 with a 2.2 GHz base and up to 3.2 GHz boost at 35 W. The TE suffix marks embedded broad market supply with extended availability.
Six megabytes of Smart Cache back control software and thin clients. There is no Hyper-Threading, so four threads do all the work. The 35 W envelope fits compact industrial chassis with modest cooling.
UHD Graphics 630 drive operator displays without a card. ECC memory support guards long production shifts. Machine builders pick TE parts for years of stable supply rather than peak clocks.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 9100TE fits LGA 1151 on embedded Q370 and H310 class boards with 35 W validation. Standard desktop 300 series boards can also post the chip, since the socket and Coffee Lake support match. Embedded validation adds temperature testing beyond consumer boards.
ECC needs a board with UDIMM ECC support; consumer boards run the chip without correction. Compact industrial cases with 35 W heatsinks hold sustained clocks. Boards for LGA 1150 are a generation behind and incompatible.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains chipset roles for embedded buyers choosing between Q370 and H310.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 ECC in two channels up to 64 GB is the rated embedded memory. Industrial SODIMM variants appear on compact boards. ECC stays active for 24 hour duty.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes split for capture cards, NICs and NVMe per board design. Machine vision systems dedicate lanes to frame grabbers. Chipset lanes cover fieldbus and storage.
The 75 mm LGA 1151 pattern matches LGA 1156 through LGA 1200 coolers for service spares. Embedded 35 W blocks run quietly in cabinets. See the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide for pattern details.
Upgrade paths
Inside embedded LGA 1151 the i3-9100E raises clocks at 65 W where cooling allows, while i5 embedded parts add cores. Both keep the board family with firmware checks.
Newer embedded platforms on LGA 1200 bring DDR4-2933 and Comet Lake cores but need requalification. Many 9100TE lines stay in service with storage refreshes.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i3-9100TE use?
It uses LGA 1151 on embedded and desktop 300 series boards.
What does TE mean?
A 35 W embedded tune with extended supply for industrial boards.
Does the 9100TE support ECC?
Yes, DDR4 ECC on validated boards.
How fast is the 9100TE?
2.2 GHz base with up to 3.2 GHz boost across four cores.
When did the 9100TE launch?
Second quarter of 2019 with the Coffee Lake embedded line.
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