[ INTEL MOBILE GENERATIONS // IDENTIFIED CPU ]
Intel Core i5-2520M
Sandy Bridge business notebook processor, 2011. 2 cores/4 threads; 2.5/3.2 GHz base/max; 3 MB; 35 W; rPGA988B or BGA1288; DDR3; HD 3000.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i5-2520M. Match full model suffix, stepping and package to the physical item and cited documentation.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged model | Intel Core i5-2520M |
|---|---|
| Era / family | Sandy Bridge business notebook processor, 2011. |
| Model specifications | 2 cores/4 threads; 2.5/3.2 GHz base/max; 3 MB; 35 W; rPGA988B or BGA1288; DDR3; HD 3000. |
| Compatibility | Notebook supports exact package, BIOS, chipset and cooler. |
| Variants / limits | PGA and soldered BGA variants. |
Compatibility and variants
- Notebook supports exact package, BIOS, chipset and cooler.
- PGA and soldered BGA variants.
- Check system-vendor CPU support, board revision, firmware minimum, package, memory, cooling and power before installation; similar socket naming does not prove compatibility.
Service and archival notes
Record laptop/package, BIOS and heatsink.
Archive the complete marking/OPN/sSpec, stepping, physical condition, tested host revision, firmware, memory population, cooling, and test conditions. Distinguish published limits from measurements.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK model lookup — Intel Core i5-2520MOfficial Intel model specification search for the cataloged product.
- Intel technical archive — Intel Core i5-2520M product familyArchived Intel-authored processor data sheets/manuals; match model and revision.
- Intel processor-history reference — Intel Core i5-2520MHistorical context for Intel processor generations; use the exact data sheet for limits.
- Various Creators — AMD A8 3520M vs Intel Core i5 2520M || Who will win?Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Use the matching manufacturer data sheet revision and platform vendor’s CPU list for final fit decisions.