Intel Core i3-2308M processor review

Core i3-2308M processor released by Intel; release date: 20 February 2011. The processor is designed for laptop-computers and based on Sandy Bridge microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.1 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 32 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 512 KB, L3 - 3 MB.

Supported socket types: rPGA988B / BGA1023. Power consumption (TDP): 35 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Sandy Bridge
Launch date	20 February 2011
Place in performance rating	not rated
Series	Intel Core i3
Vertical segment	Laptop
Performance
64 bit support
Die size	149 mm
L1 cache	128 KB
L2 cache	512 KB
L3 cache	3 MB
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm
Maximum frequency	2.1 GHz
Number of cores	2
Number of threads	4
Transistor count	624 Million

Compatibility
Sockets supported	rPGA988B / BGA1023
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)