Intel® Desktop Processors Socket LGA1151 and LGA1200 Comparison

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03/31/2021

10th Generation and 11th Generation Intel® Desktop Processors use the LGA1200 socket.

9th Gen, 8th Gen, 7th Gen, 6th Generation Intel® Desktop Processors use LGA1151 socket.

Socket LGA1151 and LGA1200 Comparison:

  • Processors based on LGA1151 and LGA1200 are electrically incompatible.
  • The mechanical keying position is different as shown in the image below.
  • The position of Pin 1 remains unchanged and is located at the bottom-left corner as shown in the image below.

Socket keying position

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