Intel Pentium G632 socket: LGA 1155
The Intel Pentium G632 uses the LGA 1155 socket. It is a 65 W dual core Sandy Bridge desktop part at 2.7 GHz, an OEM SKU with the same clocks as the G630.
- Socket
- LGA 1155
- Launched
- September 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 2.7 GHz
Intel Pentium G632 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.7 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 3 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 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 (850 MHz to 1100 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1155 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium G632 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 G632 is
Intel Pentium G632 is a dual core Sandy Bridge desktop processor that Intel released in September 2011 for OEM towers. It runs at a fixed 2.7 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 3 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 65 W on a 32 nm process.
CPU-World notes the G632 carries identical specifications to the G630 and appears as an OEM only SKU outside the official price list. Office behavior matches the retail G630 exactly. Buyers meet it in prebuilt towers rather than boxed stock.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 850 MHz to 1100 MHz. The block feeds office monitors through board outputs. Memory is DDR3 in two channels.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Pentium G632 fits LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form. H61, B75, H77 and other 6 and 7 series boards boot Sandy duals directly. The board BIOS should list G632 or the closely related G630 family.
OEM boards from large tower makers sometimes limit CPU lists to their own configurations. Check the maker support page for the exact prebuilt model before moving the chip to another board.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB. Prebuilts often ship a single DIMM, so adding a matched second module helps shared graphics. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0. The x16 slot can take a low profile office card.
Cooling is the standard 65 W OEM heatsink on 75 × 75 mm spacing. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers pattern sharing across LGA generations.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1155 the G632 can move to the G840, G850 or G860 for higher clocks, or to a Core i3 for threaded tasks. RAM and storage carry over. A retail twin for comparison is the boxed G630 class on the same socket.
A platform change to DDR4 needs a new board and RAM. Keep the G632 prebuilt for office spare duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Pentium G632 use?
It uses LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form.
How is the Pentium G632 different from the G630?
Specifications match the G630. The G632 appears as an OEM only SKU.
What memory does the Pentium G632 use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Does the Pentium G632 have Hyper-Threading?
No. Two cores give 2 threads at a fixed 2.7 GHz.
Sources and verification
- Intel Pentium G630 (CPU-World, notes G632 identical to G630 OEM-only, 2.7 GHz)
- Intel Pentium Processor CTP Metrics (Intel, G632 2.7 GHz same as G630)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .