Intel Core i5-760 socket: LGA 1156
The Intel Core i5-760 uses the LGA 1156 socket. It is a 95 W quad core Lynnfield desktop part at 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost to 3.333 GHz and 8 MB of L3 cache.
- Socket
- LGA 1156
- Launched
- July 2010
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 95 W
- Codename
- Lynnfield
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.8 / 3.33 GHz
Intel Core i5-760 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Lynnfield cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, 3.333 GHz Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (4 × 256 KB), 8 MB shared L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1333, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 x16 from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | None (discrete graphics) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA1156 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-760 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 5 series with graphics | H55, H57, Q57 | Works out of the box |
| P55 performance | P55 | 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 LGA 1156.
LGA 1156 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,156 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | September 2009 |
| Memory | DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i5-760 is
The Intel Core i5-760 is a quad core Lynnfield desktop processor from the third quarter of 2010. It runs four Nehalem cores at 2.8 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 3.333 GHz and no Hyper-Threading, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Each core carries 256 KB of L2 cache with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Power is rated at 95 W.
The 760 replaced the 750 with about 140 MHz more at the same 95 W. Against i7 Lynnfield parts it trails in threaded work without Hyper-Threading but matches them in many games. User benchmarks average near 2.85 GHz all core turbo in sustained loads.
There is no graphics on Lynnfield. Display needs a discrete card.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i5-760 fits LGA 1156 with 1156 lands. P55, H55 and H57 boards boot it natively with a mid 2010 BIOS.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules, and the Intel Pentium G6950 page shows a dual core alternative.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR3-1333 in two channels up to 16 GB.
PCIe 2.0 x16 comes from the CPU package.
Cooling is a tower rated for 95 W on the 75 × 75 mm pattern.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1156 the upgrade is an i7-8xx with Hyper-Threading on the same board. Beyond LGA 1156 a move to Sandy Bridge needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-760 use?
LGA 1156, the 1156-land package on 5 series boards.
How many cores does the Core i5-760 have?
Four cores and four threads at 2.8 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 3.333 GHz, with 256 KB of L2 per core and 8 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Core i5-760?
DDR3-1333 in two channels.
Sources and verification
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