CPULaptopReleased 2012

Intel Core i5-3210M

2C/4T · 3.1 GHz · 35 W

The Core i5-3210M is a dual-core 3rd Gen Core (Ivy Bridge) laptop processor introduced in the second quarter of 2012, when Intel launched its mainstream dual-core Ivy Bridge mobile chips. Built on Intel's 22 nm tri-gate process, it was offered in both socketed rPGA988 and soldered BGA versions and became one of the most common CPUs in mainstream 15-inch notebooks of 2012 and 2013.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Core i5-3210M
Segment: Laptop
Generation: 3rd Gen Core
Codename: Ivy Bridge
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Ivy Bridge
Release date: 2012
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 2 cores / 4 threads
Base clock: 2.50 GHz
Boost clock: 3.10 GHz
TDP (design W): 35 W
Unlocked: ✕ No
L2 cache: 0.5 MB
L3 cache: 3 MB
Technology (nm): 22 nm
22 nm

Platform

Socket: FCBGA1023 / FCPGA988
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Clock: 1,100 MHz
Memory type: DDR3/DDR3L 1333/1600
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 32 GB
ECC memory: ✕ No
PCIe: PCIe 3.0 (16 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: Intel SSE4.1Intel SSE4.2Intel AVX
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10
ChromeOS: ChromeOS
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: Windows 10 runs on this processor, but Windows 11 requires 8th Gen Intel Core or newer, so versions 24H2, 25H2 and 26H2 are unsupported. Mainstream Linux distributions and ChromeOS Flex are supported.