Datasheet
Introduction
18 Datasheet, Volume 1
1.6 Processor Compatibility
The Desktop 3rd Generation Intel
®
Core™ processor family, Desktop Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family, Desktop Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor Family has specific platform
requirements that differentiate it from a 2nd Generation Intel
®
Core™ processor family
Desktop, Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family Desktop, Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor Family
Desktop processor. Platforms intending to support both processor families need to
address the platform compatibility requirements detailed in Figure 1-2.
Notes:
1. G2_Core = 2nd Generation Intel
®
Core™ processor family Desktop, Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor
family Desktop, Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family Desktop,
2. G3_Core = Desktop 3rd Generation Intel
®
Core™ processor family, Desktop Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor, Desktop Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
Figure 1-2. Desktop Processor Compatibility Diagram