Intel Pentium G630T socket: LGA 1155
The Intel Pentium G630T uses the LGA 1155 socket. It is a 35 W dual core Sandy Bridge desktop part at 2.3 GHz for efficient small towers.
- Socket
- LGA 1155
- Launched
- September 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 2.3 GHz
Intel Pentium G630T specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 3 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (650 MHz to 1100 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1155 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium G630T needs a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 7 series | Z77, Z75, H77, B75, Q77, Q75 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series: H61, H67, P67, Z68 | Z68, P67, H67, H61 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series business: B65, Q65, Q67 | Q67, Q65, B65 | 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 1155.
LGA 1155 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,155 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Pentium G630T is
Intel Pentium G630T is a dual core Sandy Bridge desktop processor that Intel released in September 2011 for power capped desktops. It runs at a fixed 2.3 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 3 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on a 32 nm process.
The chip pairs a mid range Sandy clock with a low power envelope. It fits fanless leaning office boxes and school labs where heat matters more than peak speed. Daily office suites run without lag.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 650 MHz to 1100 MHz. The range matches other T parts, with a low idle base and a full burst for displays. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide places this LGA desktop part against mobile forms.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Pentium G630T fits LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form. H61, B65, H67, Z68 and later 7 series boards boot Sandy parts directly. Business chipsets such as B65 and Q67 also accept it.
Low height coolers cover the 35 W load in slim cases. Check case clearance before reusing a tall tower cooler. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide lists the shared 75 mm pattern.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB. Two matched DIMMs help the graphics block at 1080p. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0. Most G630T systems use onboard video and keep the slot free for network or storage cards.
Cooling uses the 75 × 75 mm desktop mount with a low profile fan. Dust filters extend service intervals in labs.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1155 the G630T can move to the 65 W G630 or G840 for higher fixed clocks, or to a Core i3 for threaded work. The board and RAM stay. A low power Celeron comparison is Intel Celeron G530T.
A jump to a current DDR4 platform needs a new board, cooler mount check and RAM. Keep the G630T tower for kiosk use.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Pentium G630T use?
It uses LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form.
How is the Pentium G630T different from the G630?
The G630T is a 35 W part at 2.3 GHz. The G630 is a 65 W part at 2.7 GHz.
What memory does the Pentium G630T use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Does the Pentium G630T have Hyper-Threading?
No. Two cores give 2 threads at a fixed 2.3 GHz.
Sources and verification
- Intel Pentium G600 Series (CPU Grade, G630T 2.3 GHz 35 W LGA1155)
- Sandy Bridge LGA1155 processor overview (Shuttle, G630T 2.3 GHz 35 W HD 650 to 1100 MHz)
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