| Specification | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | | Intel® Core™ i3-2328M Processor | | Processor Number | i3-2328M | | Vertical Segment | Mobile / Laptop | | Lithography | 32 nm | | Total Cores | 2 | | Total Threads | 4 (via Hyper-Threading Technology) | | Processor Base Frequency | 2.20 GHz | | Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | | Bus Speed | 5 GT/s | | TDP | 35 W | | Max Memory Size | 16 GB | | Memory Types | DDR3 1066/1333 | | Sockets Supported | FCPGA988, PPGA988 | | Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 | | GPU Base Frequency | 650 MHz | | GPU Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.10 GHz |
No, it is not officially supported. However, with the right legacy drivers, it can run many versions of Windows 10.
Download the .exe installer setup file to your downloads folder. Step 2: Use Compatibility Mode
If "Intel(R) Core(TM) i
Here are its key specifications:
: 2nd Generation Intel Core i3 (Sandy Bridge architecture) Base Frequency : 2.20 GHz (No Turbo Boost available) Cores/Threads : 2 Cores / 4 Threads Integrated Graphics : Intel HD Graphics 3000 Max Memory Supported : 16 GB DDR3 Essential Performance Optimization Tips
To understand the driver requirements, one must first understand the architecture. | Specification | Detail | | :--- |
If you want to keep using this hardware safely, install . The open-source i915 kernel driver has excellent native support for the i3-2328M’s HD Graphics 3000, and the OS will feel snappier than Windows 10.
| Feature | Specification | Windows 10 Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | i3-2328M (Sandy Bridge) | Supported via Legacy/Generic Drivers | | Architecture | 32nm | N/A | | Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Legacy Support Only. Works, but no updates. | | Speed | 2.20 GHz (No Turbo) | Adequate for basic office tasks, slow for HD video editing. | | Windows Experience | 2 Cores / 4 Threads | Windows 10 is the last compatible OS. Windows 11 is NOT supported. |
: 2 Cores / 4 Threads at a fixed 2.20 GHz (no Turbo Boost). Step 2: Use Compatibility Mode If "Intel(R) Core(TM)
Because this CPU is "End of Servicing," the tool may only suggest very old legacy drivers. 3. Manufacturer-Specific Drivers
This is the last driver Intel officially released for Windows 8.1. Even though it's for an older OS, it is widely reported to function on Windows 10.
(right-click on the Start button and select it). | Feature | Specification | Windows 10 Status