Intel Pentium M 740 processor SL7SA
Used mobile Intel Pentium M 740 processor (Socket 479 / mPGA478C, 1.73 GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 27W TDP, 32-bit). Reliable replacement part for legacy laptops.
Intel Pentium M 740 Mobile Processor (Socket 479 / mPGA478C) – Reliable Single-Core for Retro Laptops
Are you looking for a reliable replacement part to repair an iconic 2005 laptop, or are you maintaining legacy industrial or diagnostic equipment? The single-core Intel Pentium M 740 mobile processor, built on the highly successful 90nm Dothan architecture (part of the Intel Centrino "Sonoma" platform), offers a highly dependable hardware foundation for 32-bit operating systems and specialized legacy applications.
Operating at a stable frequency of 1.73 GHz, the CPU features a massive 2 MB L2 Cache combined with a 533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Thanks to its advanced power management and a thermal design power (TDP) of just 27W, it was among the best in its class for balancing performance and battery life. Today, it serves as a perfect replacement part for swapping out damaged chips of the same generation.
Key Features of the Intel Pentium M 740 Processor
- Physical 1 core running at a frequency of 1.73 GHz.
- Proven 90nm manufacturing technology (Dothan core) for long-lasting durability.
- Generous 2 MB L2 Cache ensuring smooth performance in Windows XP-era applications.
- Standard system bus with a **533 MHz FSB**.
- 32-bit (x86) architecture designed for legacy Windows operating systems and 32-bit Linux.
- Designed for laptop motherboards equipped with a Socket 479 / mPGA478C interface.
Ideal for Industrial Machinery, Diagnostics, and Windows XP
The Intel Pentium M 740 mobile processor is highly sought after for use in workshop diagnostic laptops, CNC controllers, and specific retro setups that require native period-correct hardware support for Windows XP or Windows 2000. It requires no software emulation and provides 100% compatibility with vintage software.
Compatibility and Chipsets (Sonoma Platform)
This mobile processor is exclusively designed for laptops featuring a **removable Socket 479 (mPGA478C)** interface. It pairs perfectly with mobile chipsets from the Intel 915 Express family (e.g., 915GM, 915PM, 910GML).
It acts as an ideal replacement CPU for iconic laptops such as:
- IBM / Lenovo ThinkPad T43, R52, X41
- HP Compaq nc6220, nc6230, nx6110, nx6120
- Dell Latitude D610, D810 / Precision M20
- Acer TravelMate 4100 / Aspire 1690
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Intel Pentium M 740 (e.g. SL7SA) |
| Architecture / Core | Dothan (90 nm) |
| Processor Type | Mobile (for Laptops) |
| Socket | Socket 479 (mPGA478C) - socketed version |
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 |
| Frequency | 1.73 GHz (1733 MHz) |
| Bus Speed (FSB) | 533 MHz |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| Instruction Set | 32-bit (x86, SSE2) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 27 W |
Additional parameters
| Category: | Laptop processors |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 8596701001672 |
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