Intel Mobile Pentium III 700 socket: Socket 495
The Intel Mobile Pentium III 700 uses the Socket 495 socket. It is a 23 W single-core Coppermine mobile part at 700 MHz with 256 KB of L2 cache for Socket 495 business laptops.
- Socket
- Socket 495
- Launched
- April 24, 2000
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Base power
- 23 W
- Codename
- Coppermine
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Mobile Pentium III
- Clocks
- 0.7 GHz
Intel Mobile Pentium III 700 specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Coppermine (P6) |
| Clocks | 700 MHz base, no turbo (550 MHz battery mode) |
| Cache | 32 KB L1, 256 KB full-speed L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 23 W |
| Manufacturing process | 180 nm |
| Memory support | SDRAM through the board chipset |
| Front side bus | 100 MHz |
| Package | Socket 495 (micro-PGA2, 495 pins) |
| Multiplier | Locked (7x) |
| Integrated graphics | None |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Mobile Pentium III 700 needs a motherboard with a Socket 495 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket 495 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket 495 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 495 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | October 1999 |
| Memory | SDRAM through the board chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (vendor heat pipe) |
What the Mobile Pentium III 700 is
The Intel Mobile Pentium III 700 is a 700 MHz single-core mobile processor from April 2000. It runs one P6 Coppermine core at 700 MHz with no turbo, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 256 KB of full-speed L2 with 32 KB of L1 on a 180 nm process. Power is rated at 23 W max in a Socket 495 micro-PGA2 package on a 100 MHz front side bus with a 7x multiplier at 1.6 V high and 1.35 V battery mode.
SpeedStep drops the chip to 550 MHz in battery mode with about 13 W, which is why the 700 suited business laptops with docking stations. Intel launched the Mobile 700 on April 24, 2000 at $562. The chip supports MMX, SSE and SpeedStep. A soldered BGA2 counterpart exists; this page covers the socketed package per the socketed-only rule.
A clean 7x integer ratio gives the 700 steady timing, which is why it became the common business pick. That is why the 700 shipped in corporate laptops.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 700 fits Socket 495 business laptops with Coppermine support. It needs a 495-pin micro-PGA2 board with a 100 MHz bus and a BIOS that lists Mobile Pentium III 700. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Business SDRAM laptops are the natural match. Boards listing the Mobile 700 accept the chip with a 23 W pipe.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is SDRAM through the board chipset, matched to the board slots. The CPU has no memory controller. Business boards commonly run PC100 pairs.
A 100 MHz front side bus ties the CPU to the chipset, while AGP and PCI hang off the chipset. No PCIe lanes originate on the die. Cooling uses the laptop heat pipe for the exact chassis, rated for 23 W.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, a move to a Mobile Pentium III 750 such as Intel Mobile Pentium III 750 keeps the laptop for 50 MHz more. A Mobile Pentium III 650 such as Intel Mobile Pentium III 650 drops 50 MHz.
A move to Pentium III-M needs 512 KB cache support. The Socket 495 page lists the range. Note: the queue row lists 15 W typical; this page uses the verified 23 W max.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Mobile Pentium III 700 use?
Socket 495. It is a 23 W Coppermine mobile part at 700 MHz.
What memory does the 700 use?
SDRAM through the board chipset.
What is the upgrade path from the 700?
A Mobile Pentium III 750 for 50 MHz more.
Sources and verification
- Intel Mobile Pentium III 700 Apr 2000 $562 (Intel press)
- Intel Mobile Pentium III types 700 23W ThinkWiki
- Mobile Intel Processor Package Types (Intel)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .