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A personal computer is a familiar device for most people, present in almost every home. Few users think about its technical properties, except for specialists and professional users, about what characteristics the device has and what parts are installed in the PC. Questions begin to appear when the computer's power is no longer sufficient to solve the assigned tasks and its improvement and modernization is required. In this article we will talk about “sockets”, which occupy a significant position in computer performance, providing the ability to upgrade to the required parameters, and answer the question of many consumers about which socket to choose in 2021 so that its capabilities meet the user’s needs.

The connector where the processor is inserted is called a “socket”

List of connectors and corresponding processors [ edit | edit code]

Old sockets for x86 processors were numbered in order of release, usually with one digit. Later connectors, as a rule, were designated by numbers corresponding to the number of pins (legs) of the processor.

Early universal sockets [edit | edit code]

• Socket 1 - Intel 80486
• Socket 2 - Intel 80486 and compatible processors from other manufacturers
• Socket 3 - Intel 80486 and compatible processors from other manufacturers
• Socket 4 - Pentium (early versions)
• Socket 5 - Pentium, AMD K5, > Intel processor sockets [edit | edit code]

Sockets [edit | edit code]

• Socket 8 - Pentium Pro
• Socket 370 - Pentium III (500 MHz - 1.4 GHz), Celeron, Cyrix III, VIA C3
• Socket 423 - Pentium 4 and Celeron, Willamette core
• Socket 478 - Pentium 4 and Celeron, Willamette, Northwood, Prescott cores
• Socket 603/604 - Xeon, Willamette and Northwood cores
• PAC418 - Itanium
• PAC611 - Itanium 2, HP PA-RISC 8800 and 8900
• Socket J (LGA771) - Intel Xeon series 50xx, 51xx (Dempsey and Woodcrest cores), 53xx (Clovertown core), 54xx (Harpertown core)
• Socket T (LGA775) - Intel Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron D, Pentium EE, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Celeron, Xeon 3000 series, Core 2 Quad (Northwood, Yorkfield, Prescott, Conroe, Kentsfield, Allendale and Cedar Mill)
• Socket LS (LGA1567) - Intel Xeon Xeon 6500 and Xeon 7500 series (2010)
• Socket B (LGA1366) - Core i7 and Xeon (35xx, 36xx, 55xx, 56xx series) with integrated three-channel memory controller and QuickPath connection. Replacement of Socket T and Socket J (2008)
• Socket H (LGA1156) - Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 with integrated dual-channel memory controller and without QuickPath connection (2009)
• Socket H2 (LGA1155) - replacement for Socket H (LGA1156) (2011)
• Socket R (LGA2011) - Core i7 and Xeon with an integrated four-channel memory controller and two QuickPath connections. Replacement Socket B (LGA1366) (2011)
• Socket B2 (LGA1356) - Core i7 and Xeon with integrated three-channel memory controller and QuickPath connections. Replacement Socket B (LGA1366) (2012)
• Socket H3 (LGA1150) - replacement for Socket H2 (LGA1155) (2013)
• Socket R3 (LGA2011-3) - modification of Socket R (LGA2011) (2014)
• Socket H4 (LGA 1151) - replacement for Socket H3 (LGA1150) (2015)
• Socket R4 (LGA 2066) - replacement for Socket R3 (2017)

Short review of Socket LGA 1151

Socket LGA 1151 (also known as Socket H4) is a socket for Intel desktop processors with Skylake, Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake architectures. This socket was introduced in 2015 along with Skylake processors and replaced the previously used socket 1150. Subsequently, Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake processors, as well as new system logic sets, were released for socket 1151.

• Skylake is the sixth generation of Intel Core processor microarchitecture. According to the Tick-Tock strategy that Intel adheres to, this architecture has received significant changes and improvements, but without switching to a new process technology. Like the Broadwell architecture, the Skylake architecture uses a 14 nm process technology. The first Skylake chips went on sale in August 2015. The main features of the Skylake architecture are: Thunderbolt 3.0 support, support for 512-bit AVX 3.2 vector instructions, SATA Express support, a new DMI 3.0 bus, and an integrated image processor.
• Kaby Lake is the seventh generation of Intel Core processor microarchitecture. According to the Tick-Tock strategy, Kaby Lake is an improved version of the Skylake architecture on the same 14nm process technology. The first processors of this generation went on sale at the beginning of 2017. The main features of the Kaby Lake architecture are: support for USB 3.1, support for Intel Optane memory, support for HEVC (H.265) and VP9 video encoding formats, support for HDCP 2.2 technology, official compatibility only with Microsoft Windows 10.
• Coffee Lake is the eighth and ninth generation of Intel Core processor microarchitecture. According to the Tick-Tock strategy, the Coffee Lake architecture is an improved version of Kaby Lake with the same 14nm process technology. The first processors of this generation began to be sold on October 5, 2021. The main features of the Coffee Lake architecture are: an increased number of cores, Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, support for USB 3.1 second generation with speeds up to 10 Gbps, support for Intel Wireless-AC, support for the new generation of Intel Optane.

The release of Coffee Lake processors conditionally divided the socket 1151 into two separate versions, which are sometimes called v1 and v2. These are not official names used by users and online stores.

The fact is that with the release of processors based on the Coffee Lake architecture (8th and 9th generation Intel Core), the socket was redesigned to support chips with a large number of cores. During this rework, new power and ground lines were added, and the processor detection pin was moved. These changes break compatibility with earlier processors and motherboards. As a result, Coffee Lake processors are not supported by older motherboards based on 100 and 200 series chipsets. It is also impossible to install old Skylake and Kaby Lake processors into new boards with 300 series chipsets.

This created two completely incompatible versions of socket 1151:

• Version v1 is motherboards with 100 and 200 series chipsets (H110, B150, Q150, H170, Q170, Z170, B250, Q250, H270 and Z270). Processors with Skylake and Kaby Lake architecture (6th and 7th generation Intel Core) are suitable for socket 1151 v1.
• Version v2 is motherboards with 300 series chipsets (H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 and Z390). Processors with Coffee Lake architecture (8th and 9th generation Intel Core) are suitable for socket 1151 v2.

In order not to make a mistake when choosing a processor or motherboard, it is best to check the list of supported processors on the motherboard page on the official website of its manufacturer.

Mobile processor sockets [ edit | edit code ]

For mobile processors, low-profile versions of connectors are used.

Intel

• Socket 495[en] - since 2000; for Intel Celeron mobile (FC-PGA2) Connector type: PGA-ZIF
• Socket 479 (mPGA479M) - since 2001; 479 contacts (478 used); for Pentium III-M, most common for Pentium M and Celeron M 3xx, also the version is compatible with Socket M (Intel Core Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo and Celeron M 4xx/5xx)
• Socket M (mPGA478MT) - in 2006 to replace Socket 479 for processors of the Core/Core 2 family;
• Socket P (mPGA478MN) - from May 9, 2007 to replace Socket M; for processors of the Core 2 family;
• Socket G1 (rPGA988A) - since 2009 to replace Socket P, for first generation Core family processors
• Socket G2 (rPGA988B) - since 2011 to replace Socket G1, for second generation Core family processors
• Socket G3 (rPGA946) - since 2013 to replace Socket G2, for the third generation Core processor family

What is a socket?

Before we look at processor sockets, let's try to understand what they are. A socket is the physical interface connecting the processor to the motherboard. The LGA socket consists of a series of pins that align with the plates on the underside of the processor.

New processors usually need a different set of pins, which means a new socket. However, in some cases, processors remain compatible with previous generations of Intel processors. The socket is located on the motherboard and cannot be upgraded without completely replacing the board. This means that upgrading the processor may require a complete rebuild of the computer. Therefore, it is important to know which socket is used on your system and what you can do with it.

What is the best processor socket?

I think you already understand the seriousness of the error. Now let's take a closer look at what they are and which socket to choose.

Like any high-tech equipment and components, sockets are constantly being modernized, resulting in newer and more productive standards. However, this happens very often, as a result of which you can find both motherboards with old connectors and new ones on the market. And another picture is also observed - due to rapid updates, you may not be able to match a 3-5 year old computer with a processor that works with the socket of your motherboard, or vice versa. Therefore, when choosing components for a new computer, it is also important to navigate the types of sockets in order to choose the board model with the newest one for the future.

Today, processors are produced by two competing companies - Intel and AMD, each of which produces its own socket standards. Any motherboard works with one of these companies and contains one of the types of sockets for processors from these manufacturers.

It looks like a rectangular platform with many contacts and a retainer into which the processor is attached. Also around it there are several through holes in the board into which the processor cooling system is attached, or a special plastic mount around it.

Intel processor sockets

• Obsolete - LGA 775, 1156, 1366, 2011
• Modern - LGA 1151, 1150, 1155

The number in the socket name indicates the number of contacts on the surface.

AMD processor sockets

• Obsolete - AM2, AM2+
• Modern - AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2

Visually distinguishing modern Intel and AMD processor sockets is very simple:

1. Firstly, the motherboard socket for AMD has many pin holes, which are present in the form of pins on the processor. On Intel sockets, on the contrary, the contacts themselves are legs, and there are holes in the processor.
2. There is also a difference in the processor mount - the Intel socket has a metal frame around the perimeter with a locking latch. AMD processors are attached by moving the top plate of the socket relative to the bottom.
3. And finally, the cooler (fan) for Intel is mounted in the holes mentioned above, and for AMD it is mounted on a special plastic frame around the socket. All these differences can be seen in the screenshot below.

In addition, AMD prudently made some sockets compatible between younger and older models of the same generation. So, on an AM3+ motherboard socket you can install a processor with both an older AM3 and an AM3+. But this does not always work, so you must first check compatibility on the manufacturer’s website.

In the description of the motherboard and processor, the socket can be designated differently, for example: “Socket”, “S” or simply the model number.

Let's take, for example, a motherboard with an Intel socket and an AMD processor.

This screenshot shows a board with socket 1155, as the name clearly indicates: “ASRock H61M-DGS (RTL) LGA1155 PCI-E+Dsub DVI+GbLAN SATA MicroATX 2DDR-III”

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And here is a page with an AMD processor with socket FM 2, as can also be seen from the name: “ASUS F2A85-V PRO (RTL) SocketFM2 3xPCI-E+Dsub+DVI+HDMI+DP+GbLAN SATA RAID ATX 4DDR-III”

Also, the socket model is often mentioned in cooler descriptions in order to explain which socket it can be installed on. For example, in the example below from the title we immediately understand which sockets this cooler will work with (Intel 775, 1155 and AMD AM2, AM3): Cooler Master Buran T2 (3pin, 775 / 1155 / AM2 / AM3, 30 dB, 2200 rpm min, heat tr.)

LGA 1151

LGA 1151 is Intel's latest socket. It was released in 2015 for the Intel Skylake generation of processors. These processors used the 14 nanometer process technology. Since the new Kaby Lake processors haven't changed much, this socket is still relevant. The socket is supported by the following motherboards: H110, B150, Q150, Q170, H170 and Z170. The release of Kaby Lake brought the following boards: B250, Q250, H270, Q270, Z270.

Compared to the previous version of LGA 1150, USB 3.0 support has appeared here, the operation of DDR4 and DIMM memory modules has been optimized, and SATA 3.0 support has been added. DDR3 compatibility was still maintained. For video, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort are supported by default, while VGA support can be added by manufacturers.

LGA 1151 chips only support GPU overclocking. If you want to overclock the processor or memory, you will have to choose a higher-end chipset. In addition, support for Intel Active Management, Trusted Execution, VT-D and Vpro has been added.

In tests, Skylake processors show better results than Sandy Bridge, and the new Kaby Lake is even several percent faster.

Here are the processors that are currently running on this socket:

SkyLake:

• Pentium - G4400, G4500, G4520;
• Core i3 - 6100, 6100T, 6300, 6300T, 6320;
• Core i5 - 6400, 6500, 6600, 6600K;
• Core i7 - 6700, 6700K.

Kaby Lake:

• Core i7 7700K, 7700, 7700T
• Core i5 7600K, 7600, 7600T, 7500, 7500T, 7400, 7400T;
• Core i3 7350K, 7320, 7300, 7300T, 7100, 7100T, 7101E, 7101TE;
• Pentium: G4620, G4600, G4600T, G4560, G4560T;
• Celeron G3950, G3930, G3930T.

How to apply this knowledge in practice?

When upgrading an old computer

For example, if the processor burns out or you want to install a more productive one. Or, on the contrary, the motherboard has failed and you want to buy a new one for the old processor. In any of these cases, in addition to taking into account many other characteristics, it is necessary to determine the motherboard model and look on the manufacturer’s website which socket it uses.

Open the computer lid and look for an inscription on the system board indicating its model. As a rule, it is available, for example in the following image we see the GA-870A-UD3 model from the manufacturer Gygabite.

We go to the company’s website or simply enter this model into a search engine and look at the detailed description of the board, namely which specific processor models and which socket it connects to.

In our example, these are AMD Phenom II or AMD Athlon II processors with socket AM3 - go to the store and take one of them.

Building a computer from scratch

The second case when this information can be useful is when you assemble your own computer from scratch. After you decide on the choice of motherboard, you need to select a processor with exactly the socket that is installed on it. Some sites have a very convenient function of automatically filtering processors suitable for a specific board.

If we are talking about replacing the board, then you need to choose one that contains an identical socket and supports working with these processors.

Replacing the cooling system

Finally, the socket model needs to be taken into account when you want to change the processor fan or install a more powerful cooling system. The parameters of these devices also indicate which sockets they can be installed on (for example, boxed coolers from AMD processors cannot be installed on an Intel socket).

This is where I end this article today, I hope this information will be useful to you when choosing the best socket on the motherboard for the processor! Well, for a snack, according to tradition, there’s a video on how to properly install a processor in a socket.

LGA 1150

The LGA 1150 socket was developed for the previous fourth generation of Intel Haswell processors in 2013. It is also supported by some fifth-generation chips. This socket works with the following motherboards: H81, B85, Q85, Q87, H87 and Z87. The first three processors can be considered entry-level devices: they do not support any advanced Intel capabilities.

The last two boards added support for SATA Express, as well as Thunderbolt technology. Compatible processors:

Broadwell:

• Core i5 - 5675C;
• Core i7 - 5775C;

Haswell Refresh

• Celeron - G1840, G1840T, G1850;
• Pentium - G3240, G3240T, G3250, G3250T, G3258, G3260, G3260T, G3440, G3440T, G3450, G3450T, G3460, G3460T, G3470;
• Core i3 - 4150, 4150T, 4160, 4160T, 4170, 4170T, 4350, 4350T, 4360, 4360T, 4370, 4370T;
• Core i5 - 4460, 4460S, 4460T, 4590, 4590S, 4590T, 4690, 4690K, 4690S, 4690T;
• Core i7 - 4785T, 4790, 4790K, 4790S, 4790T;

Haswell

• Celeron - G1820, G1820T, G1830;
• Pentium - G3220, G3220T, G3420, G3420T, G3430;
• Core i3 - 4130, 4130T, 4330, 4330T, 4340;
• Core i5 - 4430, 4430S, 4440, 4440S, 4570, 4570, 4570R, 4570S, 4570T, 4670, 4670K, 4670R, 4670S, 4670T;
• Core i7 - 4765T, 4770, 4770K, 4770S, 4770R, 4770T, 4771;

What is this newest Intel 1200 socket?

As we wrote earlier, the dimensions of the new socket will be the same as its predecessor - 37.5 x 37.5 mm. This will increase the number of socket contacts, and the key will move to the left. In addition, the new product will have redesigned power circuits and added support for incremental I/O functions.

It is also worth noting that the location of the connectors for installing a cooling system on the new sockets will not change. This means that the buyer will not have to additionally buy a new cooler in case of upgrading the PC.

Intel plans to release several chipsets of the new 400 series that support Intel socket 1200. According to available information, these will be H410, Q470, W480 and Z490 chipsets. It is noteworthy that the youngest H410 chipset will not be compatible with the Q470, W480 and Z490. This indicates its very limited functionality and design that differs from its “brothers”. The characteristics of each chipset are as follows:

The new 2020 Intel socket (LGA 1200) will retain support for DDR4 RAM clocked at 2666 MHz. In this case, the maximum amount of RAM should not exceed 32 GB for each channel, of which there can be only 2. Compared to other processors, the RAM characteristics for new CPUs are as follows:

In addition to the characteristics described above, the new Intel socket 2020 will have a number of additional features:

• Support for ten-core processors.
• Supports up to 30 high-speed PCH-H I/O channels.
• Supports 40-lane PCIe 3.0.
• Built-in ability to display content in 4K resolution.
• Supports built-in and discrete wireless adapters Intel Wireless-AC (Wi-Fi/BT CNVi) and Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+).
• Built-in Intel Rapid Storage feature.
• Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 connectors with data transfer rates up to 10 Gb/s.
• Programmable audio processor support.
• Supports advanced standby mode C10 & S0ix.
• Supports up to 8 SATA III slots.

As for overclocking the processor, this function is present only in motherboards with the Z490 chipset. However, more accurate information about this will appear after the announcement of the LGA 1200 socket.

LGA 1155

This is the oldest supported socket on the list for Intel processors. It was released in 2011 for the second generation Intel Core. Most Sandy Bridge architecture processors run on it.

The LGA 1155 socket has been used for two generations of processors in a row, and is also compatible with Ivy Bridge chips. This means that it was possible to upgrade without changing the motherboard, just like now with Kaby Lake.

This socket is supported by twelve motherboards. The senior line includes B65, H61, Q67, H67, P67 and Z68. All of them were released along with the release of Sandy Bridge. The launch of Ivy Bridge brought the B75, Q75, Q77, H77, Z75 and Z77. All boards have the same socket, but some features are disabled on budget devices.

Ivy Bridge

• Celeron - G1610, G1610T, G1620, G1620T, G1630;
• Pentium - G2010, G2020, G2020T, G2030, G2030T, G2100T, G2120, G2120T, G2130, G2140;
• Core i3 - 3210, 3220, 3220T, 3225, 3240, 3240T, 3245, 3250, 3250T;
• Core i5 - 3330, 3330S, 3335S, 3340, 3340S, 3450, 3450S, 3470, 3470S, 3470T, 3475S, 3550, 3550P, 3550S, 3570, 3570K, 3570S, 3570T;
• Core i7 - 3770, 3770K, 3770S, 3770T;

Sandy Bridge

• Celeron - G440, G460, G465, G470, G530, G530T, G540, G540T, G550, G550T, G555;
• Pentium - G620, G620T, G622, G630, G630T, G632, G640, G640T, G645, G645T, G840, G850, G860, G860T, G870;
• Core i3 - 2100, 2100T, 2102, 2105, 2120, 2120T, 2125, 2130;
• Core i5 - 2300, 2310, 2320, 2380P, 2390T, 2400, 2400S, 2405S, 2450P, 2500, 2500K, 2500S, 2500T, 2550K;
• Core i7 - 2600, 2600K, 2600S, 2700K.

What is Socket LGA 1200

Socket LGA 1200 is a socket for Intel desktop processors that was introduced in mid-2020 along with 10th generation Intel Core processors (Comet Lake). It is also expected that after updating the BIOS, this socket will be compatible with 11th generation Intel Core processors (Rocket Lake), which are expected to be released at the end of 2020 or early 2021.

The LGA 1200 socket was intended to replace the LGA 1151 and LGA 1151 v2 sockets that were used in Intel desktop systems from 2015 to 2020. This connector has 1200 pins, which is 49 more than LGA 1151. This makes it completely physically and electrically incompatible with older connectors. Therefore, to switch to this socket you need to buy a new motherboard.

However, the holes for installing the cooling system are placed at the same distance (75 mm), which maintains the compatibility of the LGA 1200 with older coolers that were released for the LGA 1156, 1155, 1150 and LGA 1151 sockets.

There are currently 6 chipsets for the LGA 1200 socket: H410, B460, H470, Q470, Z490 and W480.

LGA 2011

The LGA 2011 socket was released in 2011 after LGA 1155 as a socket for high-end Sandy Bridge-E/EP and Ivy Bridge E/EP processors. The socket is designed for six-core processors and all Xenon processors. For home users, the X79 motherboard will be relevant. All other boards are designed for enterprise users and Xenon processors.

In tests, Sandy Bridge-E and Ivy Bridge-E processors show pretty good results: performance is 10-15% higher.

• Haswell-E Core i7 - 5820K, 5930K, 5960X;
• Ivy Bridge-E Core i7 – 4820K, 4930K, 4960X;
• Sandy Bridge-E Core i7 - 3820, 3930K, 3960X, 3970X.

These were all modern intel processor sockets.

How to check compatibility with Socket LGA 1200

Before purchasing a processor, you should always check its compatibility with the motherboard. This rule is also relevant for the LGA 1200 socket.

The most reliable way to check the compatibility of the processor with the motherboard is to study the information from the official website of the board manufacturer. A list of compatible processors is always available on the manufacturer's website, as well as BIOS firmware that are necessary for the operation of these chips.

To find this information you need to know the exact name of the motherboard. Enter the name of the board into any search engine, for example, Google, and go to the manufacturer's official website.

This will take you to your motherboard page. Here you need to go to the “Support – List of supported processors” section (or “Support – CPU List”, if the site is in English).

The Supported Processors List page will provide you with a complete list of all processors that are compatible with your motherboard.

Also here, next to the processor, the BIOS version that is needed for the operation of this chip will be indicated.

LGA 775

Next, let's look at old sockets for Intel processors. This socket is no longer used in new motherboards, but may still be encountered by many users. It was released in 2006.

It was used to install Intel Pentium 4, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core 2 Quad and many others processors, up to the release of LGA 1366. Such systems are outdated and use the old DDR2 memory standard.

Socket: what is it, its importance for the functioning of a PC

Most consumers, when selecting a new computer or upgrading an old model, are guided by the powerful technical parameters of the processor, the number of cores, and the clock frequency, which by default should predetermine the criteria for PC functionality. This position is correct, but not one hundred percent. If you understand the technical side of a computer, the buyer of the device will have to deal with the phrases “motherboard” and “socket”. What a motherboard is, most people know or have a rough idea of ​​its significance for the unit, but the concept of a “socket” is unknown to many. The word “socket” refers to the computer terminology, the part is an important component of the PC. In practical terms, a socket is a connector installed on the motherboard into which the processor is inserted. Sockets, like other system components, have different characteristics and are designed to work with certain processors.

When selecting components for a PC, it is important to take into account not only the processor criteria, but also the characteristics of the socket installed on the motherboard. Some are already technically outdated, others have excellent performance with promising opportunities for further computer upgrades and are suitable for the latest processors. The modern market offers many varieties of this element of the system. Visually, the part is a rectangular platform with contacts and a retainer on which the processor is installed, as well as special holes for attaching cooling elements.

LGA 1156

The LGA 1156 socket was released for the new line of processors in 2008. It was supported by the following motherboards: H55, P55, H57 and Q57. New processor models for this socket have not been released for a long time.

Westmere (Clarkdale)

• Celeron - G1101;
• Pentium - G6950, G6951, G6960;
• Core i3 - 530, 540, 550, 560;
• Core i5 - 650, 655K, 660, 661, 670, 680.

Nehalem (Lynnfield)

• Core i5 - 750, 750S, 760;
• Core i7 - 860, 860S, 870, 870K, 870S, 875K, 880.

Processors for Socket LGA 1151 v1

Celeron

Table with a list of Celeron processors for Socket 1151 v1. They are usually supported by motherboards with 100 and 200 series chipsets: H110, B150, Q150, H170, Q170, Z170, B250, Q250, H270 and Z270.

Pentium

Table with a list of Pentium processors for Socket 1151 v1. They are usually supported by motherboards with 100 and 200 series chipsets: H110, B150, Q150, H170, Q170, Z170, B250, Q250, H270 and Z270.

Core i3

Table with a list of Core i3 processors for Socket 1151 v1. They are usually supported by motherboards with 100 and 200 series chipsets: H110, B150, Q150, H170, Q170, Z170, B250, Q250, H270 and Z270.

Core i5

Table with a list of Core i5 processors for Socket 1151 v1. They are usually supported by motherboards with 100 and 200 series chipsets: H110, B150, Q150, H170, Q170, Z170, B250, Q250, H270 and Z270.

Core i7

Table with a list of Core i7 processors for Socket 1151 v1. They are usually supported by motherboards with 100 and 200 series chipsets: H110, B150, Q150, H170, Q170, Z170, B250, Q250, H270 and Z270.

Xeon

Table with a list of Xeon processors for Socket 1151 v1. Xeon processors require a server chipset to operate.

LGA 1366

LGA 1366 is a version of 1566 for high-end processors. Supported by X58 motherboard. Supported processors:

Westmere (Gulftown)

• Core i7 - 970, 980;
• Core i7 Extreme - 980X, 990X.

Nehalem (Bloomfield)

• Core i7 - 920, 930, 940, 950, 960;
• Core i7 Extreme - 965, 975.

How to check compatibility for Socket LGA 1151

In order to check the compatibility of the processor and motherboard with socket 1151, you need to know the manufacturer of your board and the exact name of its model. This information can be obtained in the CPU-Z program under the “Mainboard” tab. For example, in the screenshot below it is indicated that, and the model is “Z370 Aourus Gaming 7”.

Next, you need to enter the name of the manufacturer and model of the motherboard into a search engine and go to the manufacturer’s official website.

After this, you need to study the information on the motherboard manufacturer’s website. There should be a list of supported processors. Typically this list can be found in the "Support" or "Support" section.

The processors from this list are 100 percent supported by the motherboard and can be purchased with confidence.

conclusions

In this article, we looked at generations of Intel sockets that were used before and are actively used in modern processors. Some of them are compatible with new models, while others are completely forgotten, but are still found on users’ computers.

Latest Intel socket 1151, supported by Skylake and KabyLake processors. We can assume that the CoffeLake processors that will be released this summer will also use this socket. There used to be other types of Intel sockets, but they are already very rare.

Best options

As already mentioned, it is almost impossible to answer the question unambiguously which socket is better for a PC, since everything depends on the criterion for which the device is assembled. If the consumer needs a unit solely for performing office tasks and simple programs, then it is worth paying attention to the LGA 1150 model from Intel or the AM1, FM2 and FM2+ options from the AMD developer. Each of these connector models will excellently cope with simple office tasks that do not require complex graphic solutions, allow work on the Internet, allow you to watch videos, even play simple games, but nothing more. Sockets of this class are already beginning to leave the market, since their peak of popularity has long passed - these models cannot be further improved, which, if you want to upgrade your computer, will entail the need to buy a new motherboard with a new board for a new processor. The only advantage of these models is the price, which falls into the budget category, in comparison with the following parts intended for assembling powerful and productive computers.

The Intel LGA 1151 and Intel LGA 1151 v2 socket models will be better in terms of criteria and technical capabilities. These connectors are currently at the peak of popularity, they are considered the most popular on the computer parts market, they combine excellent quality, affordable price and the ability to assemble a fairly productive computer device on this connector. The AM3+ model from the mid-price category also has a good reputation. On its basis, you can assemble a powerful unit with an AMD processor, suitable for solving not only basic tasks, but also for modern games. In this case, everything depends on the technical characteristics of the processor that will be installed in the kit. If the consumer is interested in non-budget solutions to the question of which socket is better, allowing him to forget about the need to upgrade his computer for several years, then he should pay attention to LGA 1151 v2 from Intel and AM4 for AMD. These sockets are positioned as the best options for building a professional or gaming computer at the present time.