Intel Core i7-610E socket: BGA 1288
The Intel Core i7-610E uses BGA 1288, the 1,288-ball soldered package for Arrandale embedded processors. It is a 35 W dual core part at 2.533 GHz with Turbo Boost to 3.2 GHz, Hyper-Threading, 4 MB of L3 cache and ECC memory.
- Socket
- BGA 1288
- Launched
- January 2010
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Arrandale
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.53 / 3.2 GHz
Intel Core i7-610E specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Arrandale cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.533 GHz base, 3.2 GHz Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 512 KB L2 (2 × 256 KB), 4 MB shared L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm CPU, 45 nm graphics |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066 with ECC, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 with bifurcation |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 500 MHz (766 burst) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA-1288 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-610E needs a motherboard with a BGA 1288 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1288 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1288 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,288 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | January 2010 |
| Memory | DDR3, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-610E is
The Intel Core i7-610E is a dual core Arrandale embedded processor from January 2010. It runs two Westmere cores at 2.533 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 3.2 GHz on one core and 2.933 GHz on two cores, with Hyper-Threading for four threads. Each core carries 256 KB of L2 cache with 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Power is rated at 35 W.
The E suffix marks embedded with ECC memory and PCIe bifurcation support. HD Graphics run at 500 MHz with 766 MHz burst on this SKU. Against the mobile 620M it trails slightly on turbo with ECC added for industrial designs.
Memory is DDR3-1066 with ECC in two channels up to 8 GB.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i7-610E is soldered to the board in BGA 1288 and cannot be replaced.
Firmware must list the sSpec stepping. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers soldered rules, and the Intel Pentium U5600 page shows another BGA 1288 part.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR3-1066 with ECC in two channels up to 8 GB.
PCIe 2.0 supports bifurcation on embedded designs.
Cooling is a board specific assembly drawn for 35 W.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on BGA 1288 because the chip is soldered. Keep the 610E where ECC operation matters.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-610E use?
BGA 1288, the soldered 1,288-ball package. The chip cannot be removed.
How many cores does the Core i7-610E have?
Two cores and four threads at 2.533 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 3.2 GHz, with 256 KB of L2 per core and 4 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Core i7-610E?
DDR3-1066 with ECC in two channels up to 8 GB.
Sources and verification
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