Datasheet, Volume 1
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Introduction
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Introduction
The 2nd Generation Intel
®
Core™ processor family mobile is the next generation of 64-
bit, multi-core mobile processor built on 32- nanometer process technology. Based on a
new micro-architecture, the processor is designed for a two-chip platform. The two-
chip platform consists 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 and is designed for mobile platforms. The processor comes with
either 6 or 12 Processor Graphics execution units (EU). The processor may be offered in
a rPGA988B, BGA1224 or BGA1023 package.
block diagram.
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 2nd Generation Intel
®
Core™ processor family mobile
may be referred to simply as “processor”.
Note:
Throughout this document, the Intel
®
Core™ i7 Extreme Edition mobile processor
series refers to the Intel
®
Core™ i7-2920XM processor.
Note:
Throughout this document, the Intel
®
Core™ i7 mobile processor series refers to the
Intel
®
Core™ i7-2820QM, i7-2720QM, and i7-2620M processors.
Note:
Throughout this document, the Intel
®
Core™ i5 mobile processor series refers to the
Intel
®
Core™ i5-2540M and i5-2520M processors.
Note:
Throughout this document, the Intel
®
6 Series Chipset Platform Controller Hub may
also be referred to as “PCH”.
Note:
Throughout this document, 2nd Generation Intel
®
Core™ processor family desktop
may be referred to as simply the processor.
Note:
Some processor features are not available on all platforms. Refer to the processor
specification update for details.