Intel Celeron M 420 processor SL8VZ
Used mobile Intel Celeron M 420 processor (Socket M / mPGA478MT, 1.60 GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 27W TDP, 32-bit). Reliable replacement part for legacy laptops.




Intel Celeron M 420 Mobile Processor (Socket M / mPGA478MT) – Affordable Service Part for Legacy Laptops
Are you looking for an affordable replacement part to repair an older 2006–2007 laptop, or do you need to service a legacy workstation or diagnostic industrial setup? The single-core Intel Celeron M 420 mobile processor, built on the 65nm Yonah architecture, provides a proven foundation for legacy operating systems and period-correct applications.
Operating at a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz, the CPU features a 1 MB L2 Cache and a 533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). With a thermal design power (TDP) of just 27W, it provides energy-efficient operation with low cooling requirements. It serves as an ideal solution for direct replacement of damaged CPUs from the same generation.
Key Features of the Intel Celeron M 420 Processor
- Single physical **1 core** running at a stable frequency of 1.60 GHz.
- Shared 1 MB L2 Cache for basic task execution.
- Low power consumption and heat output rated at a 27W TDP.
- Standard system bus with a **533 MHz FSB**.
- 32-bit (x86) architecture designed for legacy versions of Windows XP, Windows 2000, or 32-bit Linux distributions.
- Designed for laptop motherboards equipped with a Socket M / mPGA478MT interface.
Ideal for Legacy Hardware and Diagnostics
The Intel Celeron M 420 mobile processor reliably serves in dedicated automotive workshop diagnostic tools, legacy machinery controllers, or for running specialized 32-bit software that requires native period-correct hardware compatibility with Intel chipsets from the 2006–2007 era.
Compatibility and Chipsets
This mobile processor is exclusively designed for laptops featuring a **removable Socket M (mPGA478MT)** interface. It most commonly pairs with mobile chipsets from the Intel 945 series (e.g., Calistoga i945GM, i945PM, i945GMS, i940GML). It serves as a replacement part for older notebook series from brands such as Acer (Aspire/Extensa), ASUS, HP Compaq (e.g., nx6310, nx6320), Toshiba (Satellite), or Lenovo (ThinkPad C200, N100).
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Intel Celeron M 420 |
| Architecture / Core | Yonah-1M (65 nm) |
| Processor Type | Mobile (for Laptops) |
| Socket | Socket M (mPGA478MT / mPGA478MN) |
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 |
| Frequency | 1.60 GHz (1600 MHz) |
| Bus Speed (FSB) | 533 MHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB |
| Instruction Set | 32-bit (x86, SSE3) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 27 W |
Additional parameters
| Category: | Laptop processors |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 8596701003584 |
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