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7 unusual facts about CPU socket


LGA 1356

LGA 1356 (Land Grid Array with 1356 pins), also called Socket B2, is an Intel microprocessor compatible socket released in Q1 2012 for the two processor slot (2P) segment of the server market.

Socket 1

Socket 1 was the second of a series of standard CPU sockets created by Intel into which various x86 microprocessors were inserted.

Socket 370

Socket 370 (also known as the PGA370 socket) is a common format of CPU socket first used by Intel for Pentium III and Celeron processors to replace the older Slot 1 CPU interface on personal computers.

Socket 495

This socket is a 495 pin CPU socket designed to house any processor in the Socket 495 package.

Socket 8

The Socket 8 CPU socket was used exclusively with the Intel Pentium Pro and Pentium II Overdrive computer processors.

Socket FM2

Socket FM2 is a CPU socket used by AMD's desktop Trinity and Richland APUs to connect to the motherboard as well as Athlon X2 and Athlon X4 processors based on them.

Zero insertion force

These CPU sockets are designed to support a particular range of CPUs, allowing computer retailers and consumers to assemble motherboard/CPU combinations based on individual budget and requirements.



see also

G34

Socket G34, a CPU socket designed by AMD to support AMD's multi-chip module Opteron 6000-series server processors

LGA 1356

LGA 1356 is one of the two sockets designed as a replacement for the LGA 1366 CPU socket, the other being LGA 2011 (which is known as Socket R).

Socket 7

Socket 7 is a physical and electrical specification for an x86-style CPU socket on a personal computer motherboard.