Identify the CPU?

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Does anybody know which CPU this is likely to be?

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It's clearly a Core i7-2xx0QM but the multiplier does not correspond to any known processors. Is this likely to be something that can be remedied in Windows or could it be a BIOS limitation due to the fact that the motherboard was never designed to work with this particular processor?

I'd appreciate any insight. Thanks.
 
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It says ES; engineering sample which explains why it doesn't correspond to anything. You should know it's illegal to have one in possession.
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I don't currently have the laptop, and I didn't install the processor myself so I don't know where it came from. As for the model, I should have said, sorry. It's an HP Probook 4430s.
 
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That's a bummer. I wonder if I can get the seller to refund the postage and import charges (I'm hoping it hasn't been dispatched yet) if I have a word with him and possibly threaten with negative feedback or chargebacks.

When you say illegal, do you mean actually against the law in countries such as the UK and USA, or simply against Intel's terms?
 
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The multiplier is not correct because you aren't at load.



It doesn't matter; same consequences.
 
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The upper boundary of 18x is not typical of any Intel consumer processor.

I see. Thankfully the seller has been understanding of my concern so I am safe from any such consequences.

Thanks for all the comments.
 
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Speed step lowers the multiplier so the processor runs at a lower speed when not under load, to save energy and lower heat buildup. When you increase the work the CPU is doing, the multiplier will also increase. You can disable it in the BIOS if you want the processor to run full speed all the time, but it only wastes energy to do this. But it does look funny on the high end.......
 
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