Introduction - Intel 2ND GENERATION CORE PROCESSOR FAMILY DESKTOP - DATASHEET VOLUME 1 01-2011 Datasheet

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Introduction

The 2nd Generation Intel
64-bit, multi-core desktop processor built on 32- nanometer process technology. Based
on a new micro-architecture, the processor is designed for a two-chip platform
consisting of a processor and Platform Controller Hub (PCH). The platform enables
higher performance, lower cost, easier validation, and improved x-y footprint. The
processor includes Integrated Display Engine, Processor Graphics, and Integrated
Memory Controller. The processor is designed for desktop platforms. It supports up to
12 Processor Graphics execution units (EUs). The processor is offered in an 1155-land
LGA package.
This document provides DC electrical specifications, signal integrity, differential
signaling specifications, pinout and signal definitions, interface functional descriptions,
thermal specifications, and additional feature information pertinent to the
implementation and operation of the processor on its respective platform.
Note: Throughout this document, the Intel
also be referred to as "PCH".
Note: Throughout this document, 2nd Generation Intel
may be referred to as simply the processor.
Note: Throughout this document, the Intel
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Intel Core™ i7-2600K, i7-2600S, and i7-2600 processors.
Note: Throughout this document, the Intel
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Intel Core™ i5-2500K, i5-2500S, i5-2500T, i5-2500, i5-2400K, i5-2400S, i5-2390T,
and i5-2300 processors.
Note: Throughout this document, the Intel
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Intel Core™ i3-2120, i3-2100, and i3-2100T processors.
Note: Some processor features are not available on all platforms. Refer to the processor
specification update for details.
Datasheet, Volume 1
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Core™ processor family desktop is the next generation of
Figure 1-1 shows an example platform block diagram.
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6 Series Chipset Platform Controller Hub may
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Core™ processor family desktop
Core™ i7 desktop processor series refers to the
Core™ i5 desktop processor series refers to the
Core™ i3 desktop processor series refers to the
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