Laptop Chipsets Comparison Chart

 Mobile Intel® 945GM Express ChipsetMobile Intel® 945GMS Express ChipsetMobile Intel® 945PM Express ChipsetMobile Intel® 940GML Express ChipsetMobile Intel® 915GM Express ChipsetMobile Intel® 915GMS Express ChipsetMobile Intel® 915PM Express ChipsetMobile Intel® 910GML Express ChipsetIntel® 855GM ChipsetIntel® 855PM ChipsetIntel® 855GME Chipset
Processor SupportedIntel® Core2 Duo processor,
Intel® Core Duo processor,
Intel® Core Duo processor Low Voltage (LV),
Intel® Core Duo processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV),
Intel® Core Solo processor,
Intel® Core Solo processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV),
Intel® Celeron® M processor,
Intel® Celeron® M processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Intel® Core Solo processor Low Voltage (LV),
Intel® Core Solo processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV),
Intel® Celeron® M processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Intel® Core2 Duo processor,
Intel® Core Duo processor,
Intel® Core Duo processor Low Voltage (LV),
Intel® Core Duo processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV),
Intel® Core Solo processor,
Intel® Core Solo processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV),
Intel® Celeron® M processor,
Intel® Celeron® M processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Intel® Celeron® M processor,
Intel® Celeron® M processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Intel® Pentium® M processor,
Intel® Pentium® M processor Low Voltage (LV),
Intel® Pentium® M Processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV),
Intel® Celeron® M processor,
Intel® Celeron® M processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Intel® Pentium® M processor Low Voltage (LV),
Intel® Pentium® M Processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV),
Intel® Celeron® M processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Intel® Pentium® M processor,
Intel® Pentium® M processor Low Voltage (LV),
Intel® Pentium® M Processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV),
Intel® Celeron® M processor,
Intel® Celeron® M processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Intel® Celeron® M processor,
Intel® Celeron® M processor Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Intel® Pentium® M processor,
Intel® Celeron® M processor
Intel® Pentium® M processor,
Intel® Celeron® M processor
Intel® Pentium® M processor,
Intel® Celeron® M processor
FSB Speed667 MHz,
533 MHz
667MHz for Intel® Core Solo processor LV,
533MHz for Intel® Core Solo processor ULV and Intel® Celeron® M processor (ULV)
667 MHz,
533 MHz
533 MHz533MHz:,
Intel® Pentium® M processor,
400MHz:,
Intel® Pentium® M processor (LV),
Intel® Pentium® M processor (ULV),
Intel® Celeron® M processor
400MHz533MHz:,
Intel® Pentium® M processor,
400MHz:,
Intel® Pentium® M processor (LV),
Intel® Pentium® M processor (ULV),
Intel® Celeron® M processor
400MHz400MHz400MHz400MHz
#SO-DIMMs/Max Memory2 SO-DIMMs / up to 4GB Max System Memory @ 533 MHz1 SO-DIMMs / 2GB System Memory2 SO-DIMMs / up to 4GB Max System Memory @ 533 MHz2 SO-DIMMs / 2 GB System Memory2 SO-DIMMs / 2 GB System Memory2 SO-DIMMs & Memory Down / 2 GB System Memory2 SO-DIMMs / 2 GB System Memory2 SO-DIMMs / 2 GB System Memory2 SO-DIMMs / 2 GB System Memory2 SO-DIMMs / 2 GB System Memory2 SO-DIMMs / 2 GB System Memory
Memory TypeDDR2 667 MHz,
DDR2 533 MHz
DDR2 533 MHzDDR2 667 MHz,
DDR2 533 MHz
DDR2 533 MHzDDR2 400/533,
DDR 333 1 ch
DDR2 400DDR2 400/533,
DDR 333 1 ch
DDR2 400,
DDR 333 1 ch
DDR4 266/200DDR 266/200/333DDR 333/266/200
Memory ChannelsDual/Single ChannelSingle ChannelDual/Single ChannelDual/Single ChannelDual/Single ChannelSingle ChannelDual/Single ChannelDual/Single ChannelSingle ChannelSingle ChannelSingle Channel
ECC ParityNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Integrated GraphicsIntel GMA 950Intel GMA 950N/AIntel GMA 950Intel GMA 900,
(200/222/333 MHz @ 1.5v) ,
(190/200/213/222 MHz @ 1.05v)
Intel GMA 900,
(152/200 MHz @ 1.05v)
N/AIntel GMA 900,
(166 MHz/160 MHz @1.05v)
Integrated 32-bit 3D/2D gfx core with Dynamic Video Memory TechnologyN/AIntegrated 32-bit 3D/2D gfx core with Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Discrete GraphicsPCI Express x16NoPCI Express x16NoPCI Express x16N/APCI Express x16N/AN/AAGP 2X/4XAGP4x (discrete graphics only)
Integrated TV OutYesYesN/AYesYesYesN/AYesN/AN/AN/A
Max Panel Display ResolutionLVDS: Up to UXGA (1600x1200)LVDS: Up to UXGA (1600x1200)N/ALVDS: Up to SXGA (1400x1050)LVDS: Up to UXGA (1600x1200),
Digital/Analog Converter for CRT: QXGA (2048x1536)
LVDS: Up to SXGA (1400x1050),
Digital/Analog Converter for CRT: QXGA (2048x1536)
N/ALVDS: Up to SXGA (1400x1050),
Digital/Analog Converter for CRT: QXGA (2048x1536)
LVDS: Up to UXGA (1600x1200),
Digital/Analog Converter for CRT: QXGA (2048x1536)
N/ALVDS: Up to UXGA (1600x1200),
Digital/Analog Converter for CRT: QXGA (2048x1536)
Dual Display OptionsConcurrent/SimultaneousConcurrent/SimultaneousConcurrent/SimultaneousConcurrent/SimultaneousConcurrent/SimultaneousConcurrent/SimultaneousN/AConcurrent/SimultaneousConcurrent/SimultaneousN/AConcurrent/Simultaneous
Power ManagementEnhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, Deeper SleepEIST, C2 Pop Up, Deep Sleep C3, Deeper sleep C4/CEEnhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, Deeper SleepLimited Power ManagementEnhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, Deeper Sleep, ACPI Not supported for ICP ProductsEnhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, Deeper Sleep, ACPI Not supported for ICP ProductsEnhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, Deeper Sleep, ACPI Not supported for ICP ProductsACPI (Certain features)Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, Deeper Sleep, ACPIEnhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, Deeper Sleep, ACPIEnhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, Deeper Sleep, ACPI
Intel Display Power Savings TechnologyYesYesN/AN/AYesYesN/ANoN/AYesN/A
PCI Masters77777777666
IDE / ATAATA 100 (1 Ch.),
SATA 150 (2 Ports)
PATA 100 (1 Ch.),
SATA 150 (2 Ports)
ATA 100 (1 Ch.),
SATA 150 (2 Ports)
ATA 100 (1 Ch.),
SATA 150 (2 Ports)
ATA 100 (1 Ch.),
SATA 150 (2 Ports)
ATA 100 (1 Ch.),
SATA 150 (2 Ports)
ATA 100 (1 Ch.),
SATA 150 (2 Ports)
ATA 100 (1 Ch.),
SATA 150 (2 Ports)
ATA 66/100ATA 66/100ATA 66/100
USB8 Ports USB 2.08 Ports USB 2.08 Ports USB 2.08 Ports USB 2.08 Ports USB 2.08 Ports USB 2.08 Ports USB 2.08 Ports USB 2.06 ports USB 2.0/1.16 ports USB 2.0/1.16 ports USB 2.0/1.1
Integrated LAN MAC (w/10/100 Ethernet or HTNA)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
PCI Express I/O Ports4X1 PCI Express Ports4-GBM (base SKU),
6-GHM (digitial home SKU)
4X1 PCI Express Ports4-GBM (base SKU)4X1 PCI Express Ports4X1 PCI Express Ports4X1 PCI Express Ports4X1 PCI Express PortsN/AN/AN/A
Audio CircuitryIntel® High Definition Audio 24bit 192KHz, AC'97 2.3 AudioIntel® High Definition Audio & AC '97Intel® High Definition Audio 24bit 192KHz, AC'97 2.3 AudioIntel® High Definition Audio & AC '97Intel® High Definition Audio 24bit 192KHz, AC'97 2.3 AudioIntel® High Definition Audio 24bit 192KHz, AC'97 2.3 AudioIntel® High Definition Audio 24bit 192KHz, AC'97 2.3 AudioIntel® High Definition Audio 24bit 192KHz, AC'97 2.3 AudioIntegrated AC'97 controller, 6 channelsIntegrated AC'97 controller, 6 channelsIntegrated AC'97 controller, 6 channels
North Hub Package1466 FCBGA 37.5 mm x 37.5 mm27mm x 27mm1466 FCBGA 37.5 mm x 37.5 mm37.5mm x 37.5mm1257 FCBGA 37.5 mm x 40 mm819 FCBGA 31 mm x 31 mm1257 FCBGA 37.5 mm x 40 mm1257 FCBGA 37.5 mm x 40 mm732 micro-FCBGA593 micro-FCBGA732 micro-FCBGA
South Hub Package652 FCBGA 31 mm x 31 mm31mm x 31mm652 FCBGA 31 mm x 31 mm31mm x 31mm609 FCBGA 31 mm x 31 mm609 FCBGA 31 mm x 31 mm609 FCBGA 31 mm x 31 mm609 FCBGA 31 mm x 31 mm421mBGA421mBGA421mBGA
Supported ICH82801GBM / 82801GHMICH7-M (GBM/GHM)82801GBM / 82801GHMICH7-M (GBM)ICH6-MICH6-MICH6-MICH6-MICH4-MICH4-MICH4-M