Quad‑core Sandy Bridge desktop CPU for LGA 1155 motherboards. A rock‑solid mid‑range choice for refreshing 2011‑era business towers, budget gaming rigs, and mini‑ITX builds.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Intel Spec Code | SR02K (stepping D2) |
| Processor Number | Core i5‑2310 |
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 |
| Base / Turbo Freq. | 2.90 GHz → 3.20 GHz |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel® HD 2000 (850–1100 MHz) |
| Memory Support | Dual‑channel DDR3‑1066/1333 |
| TDP | 95 W |
| Socket / Package | LGA 1155 (FC‑LGA10) |
| Instruction Set | 64‑bit • SSE4.1/4.2 • AVX |
| Launch Date | Q2 2011 |
SR02K • BX80623I52310 • BXC80623I52310 • CM8062301042100
The following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on BIOS version and system configuration—always verify with your motherboard or system vendor before installation.
✓ Dell: OptiPlex 790, 990 • Inspiron 620, 660 • XPS 8300 • Vostro 260/260s
✓ HP / Compaq: Elite 8200 • Compaq 6200 Pro • Pavilion p6‑2xxx, h8‑1100 • Pro 3300 SFF
✓ Lenovo: ThinkCentre M71e, M81, M91p • IdeaCentre K320, H420
✓ Acer / Gateway: Aspire M3910, M3970 • Gateway DX4860 • Veriton M4610/X4610
✓ ASUS Desktops: Essentio CM6730, CG8250
✓ Retail LGA 1155 Motherboards:
ASUS P8H61‑M, P8H67‑M, P8Z68‑V, P8P67 PRO
Gigabyte GA‑H61M‑S2PV, GA‑H67‑UD3H‑B3, GA‑Z68XP‑UD3
ASRock H61M‑VGS, Z68 Extreme3 Gen3, P67 Pro3
MSI H61M‑P31, P67A‑G45, Z68A‑GD55
Intel® DH67BL, DH61CR, DZ68DB
✓ Small‑Form / HTPC Boards: Zotac H67‑ITX WiFi, ASRock H67M‑ITX/HT
Any H61, H67, P67, Z68, Q65, Q67, B65, or H77 chipset board with an LGA 1155 socket can run the i5‑2310 once the BIOS microcode is updated. Not compatible with LGA 1150 or 1151.
