Intel Core i7-4910MQ socket: Socket G3
The Intel Core i7-4910MQ uses the Socket G3 socket. It is a quad Haswell mobile part with eight threads from 2.9 GHz to 3.9 GHz at 47 W with HD Graphics 4600.
- Socket
- Socket G3
- Launched
- February 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 47 W
- Codename
- Haswell
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.9 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Core i7-4910MQ specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Haswell cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 2.9 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 8 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 47 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 (400 MHz to 1.3 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCPGA946 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i7-4910MQ needs a motherboard with a Socket G3 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Lynx Point mobile (8 series) | HM87, HM86, QM87 | 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 G3.
Socket G3 at a glance
| Type | rPGA, 946 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | June 2013 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the Core i7-4910MQ is
The Core i7-4910MQ is a higher clocked socketed Haswell quad for mobile workstations on Socket G3. Intel set four cores and eight threads at 2.9 GHz base with turbo to 3.9 GHz. Eight megabytes of Smart Cache top the MQ line for builds and renders. Power stays at 47 W on 22 nm from February 2014. It leads the 6 MB 4810MQ on cache and clocks with the same cooling needs.
Extra cache trims memory trips in large projects with many files. At 2.9 GHz base with bursts to 3.9 GHz, single and multi thread work feel direct with an SSD. Eight threads carry virtual machines beside creation tools. The pinned design allows service swaps in chassis with 47 W pipes. It is the MQ ceiling for buyers who want threads without the 57 W Extreme.
HD Graphics 4600 from 400 MHz to 1.3 GHz covers mobile use between discrete sessions. DDR3L-1333 and 1600 over two channels to 32 GB feed cores and graphics at up to 25.6 GB/s. Workstations usually add discrete graphics for heavy 3D. The mix suits field engineers who keep machines for years.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 4910MQ seats in Socket G3 as FCPGA946 at 37.5 × 37.5 mm. QM87, HM87 and HM86 boards run it with Haswell mobile firmware. Maker lists gate MQ support per chassis and power table. Check the exact model before swapping a dual M for a quad MQ, since cooling must cover 47 W.
SODIMM DDR3L carries memory to 32 GB on four slot bodies. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains socketed mobile service. Heatsinks are board specific per manual with dual fans on workstation models.
A move to the unlocked 4940MX needs 57 W cooling and HM87 tuning support. Soldered HQ packages never accept this pinned part.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 and 1600 across two channels to 32 GB is the spec. Sixteen gigabytes suits creation with fast storage. Four matched SODIMMs reach full capacity on workstation boards. Matched pairs help integrated graphics on the road.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes from the CPU in 1x16, 2x8 and 1x8 plus 2x4 splits feed MXM graphics and drives. Chassis wiring decides lane shares. Lynx Point adds PCIe 2.0 lanes for USB 3.0, SATA and networking. Manuals list exact paths.
Cooling is a workstation dual fan assembly for 47 W plus discrete graphics. No retail cooler exists. Noise follows shared pipe layout and fan tables. Clean vents hold 2.9 GHz base during long builds.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket the Intel Core i7-4810MQ at 2.8 GHz to 3.8 GHz with 6 MB of cache is a slightly slower twin on identical boards. The Intel Core i7-4940MX at 3.1 GHz to 4.0 GHz unlocked is the Extreme step for HM87 tuning with 57 W cooling. Both share DDR3L and G3 fit.
A soldered thin body means a new laptop. The 4910MQ holds socketed workstations where 8 MB quads at 47 W are the target.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-4910MQ use?
It uses Socket G3 with pins.
How many cores does the Core i7-4910MQ have?
Four cores and eight threads at 2.9 GHz base with turbo to 3.9 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core i7-4910MQ include?
Intel HD Graphics 4600 from 400 MHz to 1.3 GHz.
When did the Core i7-4910MQ launch?
February 2014 with socketed Haswell workstations.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i7-4910MQ specifications (Intel, 8M Cache up to 3.90 GHz 47W)
- List of Intel Core i7 microprocessors (Wikipedia, i7-4910MQ data)
- Socket G3 (Wikipedia, rPGA946 Haswell mobile)
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