Intel Pentium G860T socket: LGA 1155
The Intel Pentium G860T uses the LGA 1155 socket. It is a 35 W dual core Sandy Bridge desktop part at 2.6 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1155
- Launched
- June 2012
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 2.6 GHz
Intel Pentium G860T specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.6 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 G860T 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 G860T is
Intel Pentium G860T is a dual core Sandy Bridge desktop processor that Intel released in June 2012 for low power office towers. It runs at a fixed 2.6 GHz with no turbo, with 3 MB Intel Smart Cache and 2 threads. Power is rated at 35 W on a 32 nm process. The T suffix keeps heat low while holding clocks above the 2.5 GHz G645T.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for 2nd Gen at 650 MHz to 1100 MHz. The block covers office monitors and video without a card. The controller takes DDR3 at 1066 or 1333 MT/s, a step over the 1066 only T parts.
Slim towers pair it with H61, B75 or H77 boards and 4 GB of RAM for quiet fleets. Fixed clocks keep images predictable across desks. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide places this LGA desktop part against mobile forms.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Pentium G860T fits LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot Sandy Bridge directly, so no special BIOS is needed. H61, B75, H77 and business chipsets all accept the chip.
At 35 W slim office boards with small coolers cover it easily. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers the chipset split.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB. Two DIMMs help the shared graphics block. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0. Office builds usually skip a card, since integrated graphics already drive two displays.
Cooling is the 35 W stock pattern with push pins on 75 × 75 mm spacing. Fixed clocks keep heat steady in slim cases.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1155 the Pentium G860T can step to faster Pentium duals, Core i3 chips with Hyper-Threading, or quad parts on the same board. Ivy models need a current BIOS. Memory and storage carry over. A slower T reference is Intel Pentium G640T.
A platform move to LGA 1200 or newer needs a new board and DDR4 RAM. Keep the G860T board for quiet office duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Pentium G860T use?
It uses LGA 1155. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot it directly.
Does the Pentium G860T have Hyper-Threading?
No. Two cores give 2 threads at a fixed 2.6 GHz.
What memory does the Pentium G860T use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Is the Pentium G860T unlocked?
No. The multiplier is locked.
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