What does "Built-in" mean?

Question

I notice that the Core i3-330M is listed as “Built-in,” but the Core i5-430 is not. What does "Built-in" mean?

This is where I see speicfication:

i3-330M: http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=47663

i5-430M: http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=43537

Answer 1

Embedded processors are devices that are designed to be used on devices that may not appear as computers. For instance. TV or washing machine - integrated system. In practice, this means that the part has very low power (both energy consumption and computational power) and, possibly, otherwise limited resources. On the other hand, it may have more I / O capabilities and more integrated devices that other chips make.

In the case of the CPU, you mention AFAIK, the only differences are the low power and the use of a different socket than the desktop version.

Answer 2

In the context of Intel documentation (such as the ARK site), the “Embedded” processor means that it is under the supervision of the Intel Embedded group. This means that the processor will be manufactured for some time (usually 7 years or more). It also probably has one or more compatible chipsets, which are also “embedded”.

Intel processors and chipsets usually have a fairly short production period (1-2 years). This is not good if you want to create a chip in a product that will work for several years (industrial equipment, military equipment, etc.).